Tirupati: An unidentified body was found during digging work at Balaji Medical College in Tirupati, triggering concern and prompting authorities to start an investigation.
The discovery was made when workers were digging a pit on the college premises. When they approached the site they found what appeared to be human remains buried under the ground.
Police arrived at the site and secured the area prior to starting the preliminary investigation. The body was recovered and sent for post-mortem examination to help determine the identity of the deceased and determine the probable cause and timing of death.
The circumstances of the discovery are still unclear. Details of how the body ended up at the site and how long it may have been buried there are being pieced together. The surrounding area will be canvassed for more evidence.
Police could also question workers, security personnel and others who were present at or familiar with the college premises. CCTV footage from the campus and nearby areas could also be examined as part of the investigation.
The identity of the deceased is not yet confirmed. Forensic examination and other evidence will likely identify the person and determine the cause of death.
The unusual discovery has troubled those in the institution. But officials do not know if the body was buried intentionally at the site or whether there is another reason for why the body is there.
The post-mortem report will provide investigators with crucial information. Police will continue their investigation and will reveal more once more evidence is available.
The incident has attracted attention in Tirupati as the body was found unexpectedly during what was apparently routine digging work. What was initially seen as routine construction or maintenance was turned into a police investigation after the discovery.
Authorities have advised people to hold back speculation until the investigation is complete. There are more developments to come when the forensics and identification examinations are done and the local police take the lead.
