In a dramatic turn of events highlighting grave concerns over justice, authorities in Uttar Pradesh have exhumed the body of a man six months after he was buried. The action follows persistent allegations by the deceased's family that he was poisoned.
A Suspicious Death and Immediate Burial
The case revolves around Salman, a 40-year-old resident of Sadhu Vihar Colony in Bareilly. According to details, Salman died on May 31, 2025 under circumstances his family found highly suspicious. The area falls under the jurisdiction of the Dehat Kotwali police station.
At the time of his death, no formal police complaint was lodged, and no legal procedures like a post-mortem examination were initiated. The grieving family proceeded with the burial according to customary rites, leaving the cause of death officially unrecorded and uninvestigated.
Family's Allegations Trigger Investigation
Over the following months, the family's conviction that Salman did not die a natural death solidified. They came to believe he was a victim of poisoning. This suspicion prompted them to approach the police, demanding a proper investigation into what they alleged was a foul play.
Their allegations were serious enough to warrant official scrutiny. Based on their complaint, the local police authorities took the significant step of seeking permission to exhume the body. This legal process is typically required to conduct a post-mortem examination long after burial, which is crucial for determining the actual cause of death in such disputed cases.
Exhumation for Post-Mortem and Next Steps
On December 1, 2025, the necessary approvals were secured, and the exhumation was carried out. The primary objective was to retrieve the body for a detailed forensic post-mortem examination. This scientific analysis is now expected to reveal critical evidence, potentially confirming or refuting the poisoning claims.
The outcome of the post-mortem report will dictate the future course of the investigation. If the report indicates the presence of poison or suggests homicide, the police are likely to register a formal First Information Report (FIR) and launch a full-fledged murder probe. The case underscores the challenges families face in seeking justice when initial deaths are not reported to authorities and the lengths to which the legal system must sometimes go to uncover the truth.
