Discovery and Police Investigation
Kumar had gone missing on Saturday, prompting concerns among villagers. The unusual location of his body has left investigators puzzled. Sangram Singh, Circle Officer (City), said, “It seems to be a porcupine burrow. The cause of his death is still unclear. We’re waiting for the postmortem report.”
SHO Uday Pratap Singh and other officials inspected the site, noting that the area was slippery due to recent rains. A villager speculated, “He must have tried to enter the tunnel to catch a porcupine and couldn’t get out. There was a lot of mud due to rain, which made the place slippery, and the upper layer may have caved in on him. There were no injuries on his body.”
Wildlife Presence in the Area
Divisional Forest Officer Gyan Singh confirmed the prevalence of wildlife activity in the region. “This area has a lot of porcupine burrows. There are tunnels dug up by jackals too. Police are investigating the matter,” he said.
The body has been sent for postmortem to determine the cause of death. Investigators are considering whether suffocation caused by the cave-in or other factors contributed to the tragic incident.
The case highlights the risks of venturing into wildlife habitats and raises awareness about safety measures in such environments. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Kumar’s death.
