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Crime
Human Skeleton Discovered in Scrap Box During Delhi Cleanliness Drive
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 02:15 PM
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A human skeleton was found inside a box of scrap metal during a cleanliness operation in central Delhi, prompting a police investigation.
During a municipal cleanliness drive in central Delhi, workers uncovered a box of scrap metal that contained a human skeleton. The discovery was made while clearing debris in a residential area, and the remains were immediately reported to local authorities.
Delhi Police arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area and began a forensic examination. Officials said a team of forensic experts has been deployed to identify the deceased and determine the circumstances of death. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released.
The incident has sparked public curiosity and concern, with residents recalling similar finds in the capital in recent years. Authorities have urged anyone with information about missing persons to come forward, emphasizing that the case is being treated as a serious criminal matter.
Delhi Police arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area and began a forensic examination. Officials said a team of forensic experts has been deployed to identify the deceased and determine the circumstances of death. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released.
The incident has sparked public curiosity and concern, with residents recalling similar finds in the capital in recent years. Authorities have urged anyone with information about missing persons to come forward, emphasizing that the case is being treated as a serious criminal matter.