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Businessman's Body Found in Mussoorie Gorge
9 Sep
Summary
- A 60-year-old businessman's body was discovered in a deep gorge.
- His car was found parked near the edge of the 200m-deep chasm.
- Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
A 60-year-old businessman from Dehradun, identified as Ajay Kumar Kohli, was found deceased in a deep gorge near Mussoorie on Tuesday. His body was located approximately 200 meters down a chasm along the Mussoorie-Dehradun road, near Pani Wala Bend. The discovery was initiated by a local restaurant owner who observed Kohli's car parked unusually by the roadside.
Rescue operations, conducted by the State Disaster Response Force and fire department, were required to retrieve the body from the challenging terrain. Authorities recovered Kohli's wallet, mobile phone, and a bottle of liquor from his vehicle. Family members reported that Kohli had departed his residence early Tuesday morning for Mussoorie. The exact circumstances leading to his fatal fall are under active investigation by the police.
