Kanpur: Panic spread in Kuita Saraiya village under the Takha police station area in Etawah district on Sunday morning after the body of the village head’s nephew was found lying near a pond with bullet wound.The deceased was identified as Ombabu alias Neelu (28), a resident of Kuita Saraiya. The body was found around 500 metres from the village. He had a bullet wound in his chest, and a pistol was recovered near the body.
Some villagers spotted the body and informed the family members.It was reported that Ombabu’s engagement ceremony was held on Saturday in Umderi village of Auraiya district. According to the family members, Ombabu left home around 4am on Sunday and his body was found around 7am.On being alerted, the police and a forensic team reached the spot and initiated an investigation after collecting evidence. SP (Rural) Shrish Chandra said that the family members stated that Ombabu died by suicide following a family discord. However, the clear cause of death could only be revealed after the post-mortem report and investigation. tnn
