Decomposed body wrapped with brown tape found near Hindon Canal; probe underway

A decomposed human body, wrapped in brown tape, was discovered near the Hindon Canal in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, on the evening of October 11, 2025, prompting an investigation, reports 24brussels.

Police responded to reports of the body and arrived at the dry corner of the canal opposite Mulla Colony, where they located the remains, which were additionally packed in a plastic bag. Initial inquiries have led to the registration of a case under Section 103/238(a) BNS.

Further details regarding the case remain pending as officials continue their investigation. In a separate incident, a 34-year-old man was fatally stabbed late on the evening of October 9 in the Khadar area near Khajuri Chowk, northeast Delhi. The victim, identified as Gajender, was a barber residing in Dayalpur.

Police received information about the stabbing at approximately 11:27 PM, and upon arrival, they found Gajender on the ground with multiple stab wounds. Forensic teams collected evidence from the scene, and the body was subsequently transported to a hospital for a post-mortem examination. Authorities have registered a case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) concerning murder.

Earlier, a 24-year-old man succumbed to injuries received during a violent incident in Dilshad Garden, Delhi. The individual, who worked as a salesman, was reportedly attacked in a robbery, as revealed by a friend present at the scene.