‘Doesn't seem like suicide’: Surendra Koli’s brother files complaint, seeks high-level probe into 'suspicious' death
Surendra's brother Chandan told police that the circumstances surrounding the death raised doubts about the possibility of suicide.
Chandan Koli, brother of deceased Surendra Koli, filed a complaint at the Saptarishi police outpost in Haridwar on Sunday, seeking a high-level probe into the suspicious circumstances surrounding his brother's death. Chandan alleged that the death did not seem like a suicide, pointing to blood visible on the body and stains around the mouth and nose, as well as a rope tied around the neck.
Family members who witnessed Surendra's body on Saturday noticed these signs, leading the family to suspect foul play. Chandan demanded a detailed investigation to determine the true circumstances and ensure legal action if responsible parties were found. The police, however, stated that the investigation was still in its early stages, with the exact cause of death pending the post-mortem report.
Circle Officer Shishupal Singh Negi acknowledged that the circumstances initially pointed towards suicide but emphasized that the investigation would continue until further evidence was available. Police are also reviewing CCTV footage from the Saptarishi area, including footage from a tea stall where Surendra was found dead, to reconstruct the events leading up to his death.
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