J-K engineer's body found from Jhelum river in Baramulla 4 days after he went missing
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Srinagar, August 29
The body of PWD engineer who went missing last week, was found on Tuesday in the Jhelum river in J&K’s Baramulla district.
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Police said the body of missing Assistant Executive Engineer Gurmeet Singh had been found from a barrage in Lower Jhelum Hydel Project (LJHP) in Gantmulla in Baramulla district four days after he went missing.
The Baramulla police had formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the DSP to investigate the case after Gurmeet was reported missing.
Police had initiated a comprehensive operation involving SDRF, canine squad and drone surveillance to uncover any potential clues while also asking for public assistance.
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“After intense operation, the body of Gurmeet Singh was sighted lying in a barrage in the LJHP in Gantmulla.
“The body was lifted from the site and taken to a nearby hospital for medico-legal formalities.
“Further details will be shared after ascertaining the cause of death and the circumstances leading to his death,” police said.
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