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Crime
Burnt Body Found on Jalandhar Roadside; Petrol Bottle Discovered at Scene
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 06:03 PM
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Police in Jalandhar, Punjab, discovered a burnt body on a roadside, with a petrol bottle found nearby, prompting an investigation into a possible homicide.
On a recent day, authorities in Jalandhar uncovered a severely charred body on a roadside, indicating a possible arson incident. The body was found in a state of extensive burning, and the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
A petrol bottle was recovered at the scene, which has led police to suspect that the fire may have been intentionally set. Investigators are collecting evidence and interviewing nearby residents for any eyewitness accounts.
The Punjab Police have initiated a preliminary inquiry and are coordinating with forensic specialists to determine the identity of the deceased and the circumstances that led to the burning. The investigation is still in its early stages.
No suspect has been named yet, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward to aid the investigation.
A petrol bottle was recovered at the scene, which has led police to suspect that the fire may have been intentionally set. Investigators are collecting evidence and interviewing nearby residents for any eyewitness accounts.
The Punjab Police have initiated a preliminary inquiry and are coordinating with forensic specialists to determine the identity of the deceased and the circumstances that led to the burning. The investigation is still in its early stages.
No suspect has been named yet, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward to aid the investigation.