Mumbai: Man Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances In Dongri | Representative Image
The Dongri police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) under Section 194 of BNSS after a 26-year-old man was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Dongri on Friday morning.
Identity of the Deceased
The deceased has been identified as Arfat Mehbub Khan (26), a resident of Salim Mansion, Khandak, Dongri, Mumbai.
Initial Report and Police Response
According to Dongri police, a call was received at the control room around 7:20 am from Liberty House, Bisti Mohalla, Dongri, reporting that a man had died and police assistance was required. A team from Dongri Mobile-2 promptly reached the spot and found the victim with visible ligature marks around his neck, raising suspicions.
Forensic Examination at the Scene
The forensic team and investigation van were called to the scene. A panchnama of the spot was conducted in the presence of two independent witnesses, after which the body was shifted to Sir J.J. Hospital in an ambulance, where doctors declared him dead before admission.
Post-Mortem Findings
A post-mortem examination was conducted, and the preliminary cause of death was cited as “Evidence of asphyxia due to ligature compression of the neck (unnatural),” with the final opinion reserved pending further forensic and accessory examination reports.
Body Handed to Family
After the post-mortem, the body was handed over to the deceased’s relatives for last rites.
Ongoing Investigation
Police stated that further investigation into the circumstances of Khan’s death is underway, and senior officers have been informed.
