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Crime
Father's body found near garbage dump in Kalkaaji area; son and wife say they are busy for funeral
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 03:36 AM
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A man's corpse was recovered near a waste site in the Kalkaaji police‑station jurisdiction, and his son and wife said they are too busy to attend the funeral.
Delhi police recovered the body of a man from a garbage‑laden spot in the Kalkaaji police‑station area on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as a local resident, and investigators are treating the case as a possible homicide pending further inquiry.
The son and the widow of the deceased were approached for comments, but both declined to attend the funeral, stating they are occupied with personal commitments.
Police officials said they have opened a formal investigation, have collected forensic evidence from the site, and are questioning neighbours and local vendors to establish the circumstances leading to the death.
Authorities have not released details about the victim's identity, the exact cause of death, or any suspect at this stage. The case adds to a series of recent violent incidents reported from the Kalkaaji jurisdiction.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
The son and the widow of the deceased were approached for comments, but both declined to attend the funeral, stating they are occupied with personal commitments.
Police officials said they have opened a formal investigation, have collected forensic evidence from the site, and are questioning neighbours and local vendors to establish the circumstances leading to the death.
Authorities have not released details about the victim's identity, the exact cause of death, or any suspect at this stage. The case adds to a series of recent violent incidents reported from the Kalkaaji jurisdiction.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.