Srinagar, Aug 29 The body of PWD engineer, Gurmeet Singh, who went missing last week, was found on Tuesday in the Jhelum River in J&K’s Baramulla district.
Police said the body of missing Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), Gurmeet Singh has been found from a barrage in Lower Jhelum Hydel Project (LJHP) in Gantmulla Baramulla district four days after he went missing.
The Baramulla police had formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under Deputy Superintendent of Police to investigate the case after the AEE Gurmeet Singh was reported to have gone missing.
Police had also initiated a comprehensive operation involving SDRF, Canine squad, drone surveillance to uncover any potential clues while also asking for public assistance.
“The body was lifted from the site and was 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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