DMC Hospital PRO's body found in Sidhwan Canal

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, November 25

Public Relation Officer of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital Aayush Chaku was found dead under mysterious circumstances. His body was found in the Sidhwan canal near Bhairowal Kalan village in South City on Thursday evening.

The SHO, Model Town police station, Inspector Inderjit Singh, said Aayush had been missing since November 18 and his missing complaint was lodged on November 20.

As per the statement given by the deceased’s parents to the police, Aayush had been under depression for the past few months but he had not revealed the cause of his depression to the family.

On November 18, he left home saying that he was going for a walk but he didn’t return. He had also left his mobile phone at home. The family had been searching for Aayush but to no avail.

Today when some passersby noticed a floating body, they informed the police and when the body was identified, Aayush’s family was informed.

The SHO said it seemed that the man had committed suicide, still post-mortem examination would be done to find the exact cause of death.

So far, the police initiated the inquest proceedings under Section 174 of the CrPC in the case. Aayush is survived by his wife, daughter and parents.

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