The quiet of an empty plot in Gurgaon's Sector 37 was shattered on Thursday morning with the grim discovery of a man's body, leading police to launch a murder investigation. The incident, which came to light around 10:30 am, has sent shockwaves through the area as authorities work to piece together the circumstances of the death.
Discovery and Initial Findings Point to Foul Play
A passerby first spotted the body and immediately alerted the police. Upon arrival, officers made a chilling observation: the deceased man's neck was tightly wrapped in a bedsheet, with clear marks indicating strangulation. The condition of the body suggested it had been lying at the spot for nearly a week, as it was in an advanced stage of decomposition.
A senior police officer stated that the circumstances strongly point towards homicide. "The visible ligature marks and the way the body was found lead us to treat this as a suspected murder. The exact cause and time of death will be conclusively determined after the post-mortem examination," the officer explained. The body has been sent for an autopsy, and police are awaiting the crucial report.
Clues and the Challenge of Identification
In their search for clues, investigators found a potentially vital piece of evidence in the deceased's pocket: an old slip from a porter company. This discovery is now a central focus of the probe. Police are coordinating with the mentioned company to check if any of their employees or clients have been reported missing recently.
However, the identity of the victim remains unknown, complicating the early stages of the investigation. Locals familiar with the area noted that the empty plot is rarely visited and remains largely deserted, which likely explains why the body went unnoticed for several days.
Investigation Intensifies with CCTV Scrutiny
To track any suspicious activity, the Gurgaon police are now scanning footage from CCTV cameras installed in nearby areas. They are reviewing recordings from the past several days to identify any individuals or unusual movements linked to the plot where the body was found.
The police have indicated that a formal case of murder is likely to be registered once the identity of the deceased is established and preliminary legal formalities are completed. The investigation continues as authorities pursue all leads to unravel the mystery behind this tragic incident in Sector 37.
