Body of man found in water tank at old MCD office in Rajouri Garden

The crime team and forensic science laboratory (FSL) inspected the site before the body was shifted to the DDU Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examination.

Published on: Sep 6, 2025, 03:56:02 IST

By Hemani Bhandari

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A body of a man in his 20s was found inside a water tank at the old MCD office near Vishal Enclave in Rajouri Garden on Friday afternoon, police said, adding that a murder case has been registered.

identity was established through preliminary inquiries with locals. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Deputy commissioner of police (west) Sharad Bhaskar said the matter was reported around 3.15pm, after which a team from Rajouri Garden police station, along with crime team officials and forensic experts, reached the spot.

Police said the deceased was identified as a resident of Raghubir Nagar. His identity was established through preliminary inquiries with locals, an officer said, requesting anonymity.

The crime team and forensic science laboratory (FSL) inspected the site before the body was shifted to the DDU Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examination.

Police said they are yet to ascertain how the man entered the tank or the circumstances surrounding his death. “A case has been registered and all angles are being probed,” a senior officer said, adding that further investigation is underway.

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Hemani Bhandari
Hemani Bhandari is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times in New Delhi, where she reports on crime, policing, governance and social issues. With over a decade of experience in journalism, she specialises in combining on-ground reporting with evidence-based storytelling to examine the human impact of public policy, law enforcement and urban governance. Over the years, she has reported extensively on major developments in the capital, including crime investigations, civic challenges, protests, and issues affecting vulnerable communities. As a Special Correspondent, she focuses on producing exclusive investigations, enterprise stories and long-form features that go beyond daily news cycles. She has a keen interest in using public records, official data and field reporting to uncover systemic issues and present complex subjects in an accessible manner. A graduate of the Asian College of Journalism, Hemani believes in rigorous, ethical and evidence-based reporting. She is passionate about investigative journalism and continuously seeks to expand her skills in data journalism, open-source investigations and digital reporting techniques.Read More

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