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Crime
Burnt Body Found on Punjab Road Near Jalandhar, Police Recover Petrol Bottle
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 05:48 PM
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A charred corpse discovered on a roadside near Jalandhar has sparked alarm, with investigators finding an empty petrol bottle at the site and sending the remains for post‑mortem examination.
Police officers in Punjab reported the discovery of a burnt human body lying on a road near Jalandhar, prompting immediate public concern. Bystanders who came across the scene alerted authorities, and the area was cordoned off to preserve evidence.
Investigators recovered an empty petrol bottle at the location, a detail that is being examined for any link to the incident. The body was promptly transported to the civil hospital for a post‑mortem, where forensic experts will conduct a thorough examination.
The police have stated that the cause of death and any criminal implications will be clarified only after the post‑mortem and subsequent forensic report are completed. The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as new information emerges.
Investigators recovered an empty petrol bottle at the location, a detail that is being examined for any link to the incident. The body was promptly transported to the civil hospital for a post‑mortem, where forensic experts will conduct a thorough examination.
The police have stated that the cause of death and any criminal implications will be clarified only after the post‑mortem and subsequent forensic report are completed. The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as new information emerges.