Gorakhpur : A CISF jawan whose body was found near the Bokta-Barwar embankment at Kalesar Zero Point was probably murdered, police said after the post mortem report confirmed he died of a severe head injury. Based on the findings, GIDA police registered a murder case against unidentified persons and launched an investigation on Tuesday evening.
The body of Karamveer Yadav (38), a resident of Baghagara and posted with CISF in Dhanbad, was recovered on Sunday night from the embankment near Kalesar Zero Point. Police said the post mortem report confirmed the CISF jawan died after sustaining a serious injury to the head, indicating foul play. He was found unconscious by passersby, who alerted police. He was taken to BRD Medical College, where doctors declared him dead. After missing his train, he reportedly decided to travel by a hired vehicle. On the complaint of his father, Dinesh Chandra Yadav, a case was registered against unknown persons under relevant sections of the BNS. His father performed the last rites.
Dharmveer Yadav, Karamveer was returning home on leave on Sunday, according to his brother. After the post mortem on Tuesday, the body was cremated with full state honours late in the night in the presence of police and CISF personnel.