Former Shiv Sena Leader Found Dead in Nashik Waterway
The body of Kailas Chaudhary, a 50-year-old former Zilla Parishad (ZP) member for the Shiv Sena, was discovered on Thursday afternoon in Nashik. Chaudhary had been missing since December 11, leading to an extensive search operation by the Nashik Road police.
Discovery Near Residence and Identification
The grim discovery was made around 1 pm by a female pedestrian in the Rajwada area. The body was found submerged in a nullah, situated only about 100 meters from his residence. Despite the body being in an advanced state of decomposition, family members and a large gathering of local residents were able to confirm his identity at the scene itself.
Police officials immediately cordoned off the area to begin their investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The site has been taken over for a thorough forensic and procedural examination.
Political Background and Police Investigation
Kailas Chaudhary served as the ZP member of Palse from 2007 to 2012. His sudden disappearance and subsequent death have sent shockwaves through the local political circles and his community.
The Nashik police have registered a case of accidental death. However, the probe is actively ongoing to ascertain the exact cause of his death. Authorities are examining all angles and evidence collected from the location to piece together the events leading to this tragedy.
The community mourns the loss of the local leader as the investigation continues to seek answers.
