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Crime
22-Year-Old Missing Youth’s Body Discovered in Nakodar Bushes, Police Probe Ongoing
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 05:39 PM
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Police in Nakodar, Punjab recovered the body of a 22‑year‑old man who had been reported missing, and a criminal investigation has been launched.
Nakodar police on Saturday announced that the body of a 22‑year‑old man, who had been missing for several days, was found concealed in a thicket on the outskirts of the town. The youth was reported missing by his family earlier this week, prompting a search operation by local authorities.
Investigators have cordoned off the area and are conducting a forensic examination of the site. The police spokesperson said that a criminal case has been registered and that the investigation is in its initial stages, with efforts focused on identifying the circumstances that led to the death.
No further details about the identity of the deceased, the cause of death, or any suspects have been released pending the outcome of the inquiry. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could assist the probe.
Investigators have cordoned off the area and are conducting a forensic examination of the site. The police spokesperson said that a criminal case has been registered and that the investigation is in its initial stages, with efforts focused on identifying the circumstances that led to the death.
No further details about the identity of the deceased, the cause of death, or any suspects have been released pending the outcome of the inquiry. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could assist the probe.