The body of a missing man, Pawan, was found in a drain in the Mangolpuri area of Delhi, bearing severe injuries. Police have apprehended the accused, Kishan Gupta, who allegedly hit Pawan with a bottle and boulders after an argument, leading to his death. Gupta then wrapped the body in blankets and put it in a sewer hole.
A complaint was received on Monday regarding the disappearance of Pawan at Raj Park police station. On Tuesday, information was received about an unknown body of a man lying in the drain behind Agarwal Sweets, T Block, Mangolpuri. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Outer, Jimmy Chiram said, “The dead body was identified as of Pawan, who was missing since Monday. Hence a case under section 302 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code has been registered and the accused has been arrested.”
According to the DCP, Kishan, Pawan, and two others were sitting together in the early hours of Monday and having liquor. “Suddenly, they got into an argument, in the ensuing struggle, Kishan hit Pawan with a bottle and some boulders leading to Pawan’s death,” the DCP added. “Later, he wrapped the body in blankets and put it in a sewer. Further investigation is in progress,” the official added.
