Birju Rai, 32, was found dead in bushes near Star City Mall in Mayur Vihar (Pankaj Rai)
New Delhi: The body of a 32-year-old man, identified as Birju Rai, was found in bushes near a parking area close to Star City Mall in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar, triggering concerns over the circumstances surrounding his death. Injury marks on his head and the condition in which the body was discovered have raised suspicions, while his family has alleged possible murder.
Police have launched an investigation to establish the cause of death. However, murder has not yet been confirmed, and the circumstances remain under investigation.
According to available information, Rai lived in the New Ashok Nagar area of Noida and worked as an e-rickshaw driver to support his family. He had reportedly been missing since the previous day.
Relatives searching for him reached Mayur Vihar, where they discovered his body in bushes near the parking area. The discovery left the family in shock.
Rai’s relatives said they noticed injury marks on his head and that he was found without clothes. They suspect that something may have happened to him, but the exact circumstances surrounding his death have not yet been established.
Rai leaves behind a wife and two children who live in his native village. His death has also left the family facing uncertainty over its financial support.
Police from Mayur Vihar Police Station reached the spot after receiving information and began examining the circumstances of the incident. Investigators are assessing evidence from the scene and other relevant details to determine whether Rai’s death resulted from an accident or a criminal act.
The cause of death will become clearer as the investigation progresses.
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