Biker died of suffocation, reveals autopsy report
Says his chest also likely came under pressure from heavy object
Kamal Dhyani (25), who died after his bike fell into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) in West Delhi’s Janakpuri area last week, succumbed to traumatic asphyxia after his mouth and nose were clogged with mud, while his chest likely came under pressure from a heavy object, according to the post-mortem report.
The report states that Kamal died due to suffocation after his mouth and nose were clogged with mud.
Doctors also noted that his chest likely came under pressure from a heavy object believed to be his motorcycle, which may have fallen on him inside the pit, significantly restricting his ability to breathe.
Postmortem findings further recorded burn marks on his body, particularly on his right thigh, which the doctor opined that these injuries were likely caused after death, possibly due to prolonged contact with the vehicle’s silencer.
Kamal, a resident of Kailashpuri, left his office in Rohini on Wednesday night, but did not reach home. His body was later recovered from a 15-foot-deep pit allegedly dug by the DJB in Janakpuri. His motorcycle was found toppled near the pit.
Earlier, the police registered an FIR for culpable homicide at the Janakpuri police station against the contractor and Delhi Jal Board officials concerned in connection with the incident.
The police remand of accused Rajesh Kumar Prajapati was extended by one day, while another accused, Yogesh, was sent to judicial custody.
Non-bailable warrants have also been issued against alleged contractors - Himanshu Gupta and Kavish Gupta.
