Nagpur: A man was found murdered with severe head injuries under the Ram Jhula near Nagpur Railway Station on Wednesday. The body was discovered by a passer-by who had stopped to urinate near the nullah beneath the bridge.
The victim, estimated to be in his 30s, had a prominent tattoo reading Ramesh on the right side of his neck, just below the ear. Police recovered a platform ticket from Itwari station in his pocket, but no mobile phone, money, or other identification was found.
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Police sources said murder weapon appears to have been a roadside stone, indicating a blunt-force attack. There is no CCTV coverage in the area, and no eyewitnesses have come forward so far.Investigators suspect the killing may have resulted from a drunken altercation. The area under Ram Jhula is known as a hangout for beggars, vagabonds, and footpath dwellers, and has a history of murders and robberies, often targeting railway passengers.
A police post that once operated in the area was dismantled during Metro construction work and was never reinstated due to a location dispute.
Police said the identity of the deceased is yet to be established. A detailed description has been released to trace relatives or acquaintances.
Description of the deceased
• Complexion: Dark
• Face: Long
• Build: Medium
• Height: Approx. 5 feet 5 inches
• Eyes: Small
• Hair: Black
• Beard: Grown
• Nose: Straight
• Clothing: Red T-shirt with a green jacket, blue jeans, black shoes
• Identification marks:
• Tattoo of English letters “R S” on the right hand
• Tattoo of the name “Ramesh” in English on the right side of the neck
Police have appealed for information from anyone who may recognize the man from his tattoo or other details. Anyone who recognises the deceased or has information about his identity to contact Tahsil Police Station immediately. The body has been sent for post-mortem, and efforts are underway to identify the victim and trace culprits.
