An unidentified man’s body was found in the Kosi River in Ramnagar, Nainital district, on Thursday afternoon, prompting police to begin an identification effort. The deceased is believed to be between 30 and 40 years old.
Local children first noticed the body in the river and informed Anjali Rawat, the nominated village head of Puchhri village. Rawat then alerted the police about the discovery.
Police recover body
Ramnagar Kotwali police reached the spot and removed the body from the river. Officers questioned people living nearby, but no one could identify the deceased at the scene.
The body has been placed in the mortuary for identification. Police are also collecting information from surrounding areas to determine whether anyone has reported a missing person matching the description.
Cause of death not confirmed
Kotwal Sushil Kumar said the initial possibility was that the man had drowned. However, the exact cause of death will be established only after the investigation and -mortem examination.
Police will make efforts to identify the deceased for 72 hours. After that period, -mortem will be conducted according to the applicable procedure, Kumar said.
Rawat said she had circulated the deceased’s graph among people in nearby areas in the hope that someone would recognise him. The police have not yet confirmed his name, address or the circumstances that led to his death.
Conclusion
Police have recovered an unidentified man’s body from the Kosi River and are continuing identification efforts for 72 hours. The suspected cause is drowning, but the final cause of death will depend on the investigation and -mortem examination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the body found?
The body was found in the Kosi River in Ramnagar, Nainital district.
Q. When was the body discovered?
It was discovered on Thursday afternoon.
Q. Who informed the police?
Local children alerted Anjali Rawat, the nominated village head of Puchhri village, who then informed the police.
Q. Has the deceased been identified?
No. Police questioned nearby residents, but the man’s identity had not been established.
Q. What was the approximate age of the deceased?
Police said he appeared to be 30 to 40 years old.
Q. What is the suspected cause of death?
Police initially suspect drowning, but the final cause will be known after the investigation and -mortem examination.
Q. How long will police try to establish his identity?
Police will continue identification efforts for 72 hours before proceeding according to the applicable procedure.
