Delhi: Two bodies found in drain in Lodhi Estate; FIR being registered, further investigation in process

Delhi: Two bodies found in drain in Lodhi Estate; FIR being registered, further investigation in process

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 10:49 PM IST
article-image

Two bodies were recovered on Tuesday evening from a drain near the India International Centre in central Delhi, authorities said.

They said the identity of the victims was yet to be ascertained as both bodies were bloated and were highly decomposed.

According to fire officials, they received the information at 6.24 pm about two persons falling into a drain near Kothi number 57 in Lodhi Estate area.

A total of three fire tenders were rushed to the site to rescue the victims, they said.

DCP New Delhi Amrutha Guguloth said, "Prima facie, it appears to be a murder."

"FIR is being registered and further investigation is in process," the officer added.

(with agency inputs)

RECENT STORIES

'Mind Blown': Delhi Employee Earning ₹26,000 Buys ₹70,000 iPhone; Boss Cannot Believe It
'Mind Blown': Delhi Employee Earning ₹26,000 Buys ₹70,000 iPhone; Boss Cannot Believe It
India's International Trade Fair Begins At Bharat Mandapam In Delhi; Here's To Know Everything About...
India's International Trade Fair Begins At Bharat Mandapam In Delhi; Here's To Know Everything About...
Delhi AQI Continues To Remain In 'Severe' Category; Check Temperatures & Weather Updates For Friday
Delhi AQI Continues To Remain In 'Severe' Category; Check Temperatures & Weather Updates For Friday
Weather News: Cold Wave Conditions Likely To Continue In These Regions Of India; Says IMD
Weather News: Cold Wave Conditions Likely To Continue In These Regions Of India; Says IMD
Delhi Car Blast: Know About THIS 800-Year-Old Temple Near Red Fort That Survived A Shocking...
Delhi Car Blast: Know About THIS 800-Year-Old Temple Near Red Fort That Survived A Shocking...