The body of a 40-year-old man was found under suspicious circumstances near the Surya Enclave underpass in Jalandhar late Thursday night. The deceased has been identified as Anoop, a resident of Ekta Nagar. A syringe was found at the scene, leading locals to suspect that the death was due to a drug overdose. The police have taken the body into custody and sent it for post-mortem examination, and have launched a thorough investigation into the matter.
The crime and drug problem in Jalandhar shows no signs of abating. The latest incident occurred near the Surya Enclave underpass, under the jurisdiction of the Ramamandi police station, where the discovery of a young man’s body late Thursday night caused a sensation in the area. The deceased has been identified as Anoop (40), a resident of Ekta Nagar.
Anoop had left home with 500 rupees
The deceased’s father, Kalam Singh, a retired employee of the electricity department, said that Anoop was employed. On Thursday afternoon, around 3 pm, Anoop left home with 500 rupees from his father, citing some work as the reason. When he did not return home by late evening, the family became worried.
Body found near the railway line
Late at night, local residents informed Kalam Singh that Anoop was lying unconscious near the railway line by the Surya Enclave underpass. The family immediately rushed to the spot, but by then Anoop had already died. According to those present at the scene, a syringe was also found near Anoop’s body, leading to the suspicion that the death may have been caused by a drug injection.