Workers at a construction site in Delhi made a gruesome discovery on Monday when they unearthed a decomposed body buried under debris. The victim, believed to be a man in his 30s, had been dead for several days, according to police. The body was found after workers digging a foundation noticed a foul smell and alerted authorities.
Discovery and Initial Investigation
The construction site is located in the Shakarpur area of east Delhi. Police reached the spot after receiving a call from the site supervisor. Upon excavation, they found the body wrapped in a plastic sheet and buried about three feet deep. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition, making identification difficult. Police have sent the remains to a nearby hospital for post-mortem examination.
Police Suspect Foul Play
Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Priyanka Singh stated that the body bore injury marks, suggesting a murder. “We are treating this as a case of murder. The body has been sent for autopsy, and we are trying to identify the victim,” she said. The site has been cordoned off, and forensic teams are collecting evidence.
Search for Clues
Police are questioning workers and nearby residents to gather information about any missing persons or suspicious activity in the area. They are also checking local records of missing persons. The construction site had been abandoned for a few months before work resumed recently, which may have delayed the discovery. Authorities have registered a case under sections of the Indian Penal Code for murder and destruction of evidence.
This incident has raised concerns about safety and security at construction sites in the city. Residents have demanded better surveillance and regular inspections to prevent such crimes. The investigation is ongoing, and police have assured that strict action will be taken against the culprits.
