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Two Bodies Found in Canal: Mystery Deepens
26 Aug
Summary
- Two unidentified men's bodies found in a canal near Kanausi Bridge.
- Victims are estimated to be around 40 and 20 years old.
- A tattoo of 'Mahakal' on the younger victim's hand may aid identification.
Police in Lucknow are investigating the deaths of two unidentified men whose bodies were recovered from a canal near Kanausi Bridge on Wednesday morning.
The discovery was made around 7:30 AM on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, after a caller reported seeing the bodies trapped in the canal's regulator. A team from Manak Nagar police station responded and retrieved both individuals from the water.
Authorities estimate one victim to be approximately 40 years old, while the other appears to be around 20. A distinctive tattoo of the word "Mahakal" on the younger man's right hand is being used as a key identifier.
Following legal procedures at the scene, the bodies were transported to the mortuary for post-mortem examinations. Police are actively checking missing person reports and attempting to locate relatives to establish the identities of the deceased.
