The body of a young man was found floating in the river, causing panic among the local people

There was a stir in Khatima when the body of a young man was seen floating in the Deva feeder river near Majhola on the UP Uttarakhand border. The police reached the spot and took the body in their possession and sent it for post-mortem.

Body of a young man found floating in Deva feeder river

Seeing the body of a young man floating in Deva feeder river created a stir among the local people and passersby. The village head informed the 17th Mill Police post about the incident. 17th Mill Police post in-charge Lalit Bisht reached the spot with his team and took stock of the situation. The police took out the body with the help of local swimmers and villagers.

Mental balance was not right

According to the information received, the body has been identified as Jyoti Lankesh son of John resident of Majhola UP. The family members were also informed about the incident. According to the information received, the mental balance of the young man was not right. The young man was ill for a long time and was in depression.

Suicide is suspected

According to the family, the young man left the house after having breakfast in the morning and when he did not return home till evening, the family started searching for him. It is suspected that the young man committed suicide by jumping into the river due to depression. The police have taken the body into custody and sent it for post-mortem. The incident has created an uproar among the family members.