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Body Found in Forest After Youth Missing for Two Weeks
19 Feb
Summary
- Karanvir Singh's body was discovered near Sirhind canal two weeks after he went missing.
- Family suspects drug overdose or murder; police investigating culpable homicide.
- The deceased had a history of drug addiction and recently left rehabilitation.
A decomposing body found in a forest area along the Sirhind canal has been identified as Karanvir Singh, who had been missing since February 5. His disappearance was reported by his mother, Amritpal Kaur. Initial investigations using mobile phone data and CCTV footage suggested Karanvir was last with friends in Khamano.
Family members informed the police about Karanvir's history of drug addiction and his recent departure from a rehabilitation center in Baddi. Following questioning, one of his friends revealed that Karanvir had died, and his body was located in the forest. Police were alerted to the presence of the body due to a foul smell emanating from the area.
The police have registered a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The exact cause of death is pending the post-mortem examination report. The family is seeking strict action against those responsible, suspecting either murder or a drug overdose.
