Gurgaon: A 22-year-old man was found dead inside a govt school in Hailey Mandi on Friday morning, police said.The body was found lying in the verandah of a room at Govt Model Sanskriti Primary School around 7.25am by the school’s head teacher. Police said the body had injuries on the face and forehead, and bloodstains were found at the spot.On receiving information, a police team reached the spot along with forensic experts, a dog squad and a duty magistrate. The area was cordoned off and evidence was collected. Senior officers were also alerted soon after, and the body was sent for autopsy.The victim, identified as Ravi of Lalitpur district in UP, was living in a rented accommodation in Hailey Mandi and worked as a labourer. His family told police that he had not returned home on Thursday.
Sources said investigators found a liquor bottle at the spot
Sources said investigators found a liquor bottle at the spot, suggesting the victim may have been drinking. Preliminary findings suggest the victim may have been attacked with stones or bricks, possibly following a dispute.A case of murder under Section 103(1) of the BNS has been registered against an unidentified person. CCTV footage from the area is being examined, police said.“The crime scene was examined, and some leads have been found,” a police officer said, adding that efforts are underway to identify and arrest the accused.The education department officials did not respond to the queries about the absence of a security guard in the school.The incident led to panic among school staff and locals.
