Deoria (UP), Oct 14 (PTI) The body of a youth bearing deep injury marks was found near a pond here on Tuesday, police said.
The deceased was identified as Mannu Yadav (20), a resident of Kothilwa village
under Bankata police station area.
According to police, some villagers who were going to their fields spotted the body lying near a pond along the Phulwariya road in Baraipar Babu village and informed the police.
A team reached the spot and took the body into custody.
The body bore deep injury marks, raising suspicion of murder, officials said.
"The body has been sent for post-mortem. The exact cause of death will be known after the report is received," said Bhatpar Rani, Station House Officer Devendra Singh.
Police said a probe is underway and further action will be taken based on the autopsy findings. PTI COR ABN ABN HIG
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