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Crime
Two siblings arrested after former councillor's body found in Uttarakhand gorge
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 05:52 PM
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Police recovered the decomposed body of a lawyer and former municipal councillor from a deep gorge near the Gomti River in Uttarakhand and have arrested two siblings in connection with the case.
Uttarakhand police announced that a decomposed body identified as a lawyer and former municipal councillor was retrieved from a deep gorge close to the Gomti River. The discovery was made during a routine search of the remote area, which is known for its steep terrain and dense vegetation.
Following the recovery, investigators detained two siblings suspected of involvement in the death. Both individuals were taken into custody at the scene and are being questioned by the crime branch for further details.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact cause of death, pending a forensic examination, but have confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing. The police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward.
The incident has drawn attention to safety concerns in the region’s rugged landscape, prompting local officials to call for heightened vigilance and prompt reporting of suspicious activities.
Following the recovery, investigators detained two siblings suspected of involvement in the death. Both individuals were taken into custody at the scene and are being questioned by the crime branch for further details.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact cause of death, pending a forensic examination, but have confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing. The police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward.
The incident has drawn attention to safety concerns in the region’s rugged landscape, prompting local officials to call for heightened vigilance and prompt reporting of suspicious activities.