Beheaded Body of NCL Assistant Manager Found in Sonbhadra; IIT Kanpur Alumnus’s Death Under Probe
One of the key aspects of the investigation is the disappearance of Singh’s mobile phone from the scene
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IIT Kanpur alumnus and Assistant Manager at Northern Coalfields Limited’s Jhingurda project was found dead near a railway crossing; missing mobile phone may provide crucial clues.
A 30-year-old official of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), Rajat Pratap Singh, was found dead under suspicious circumstances near the CETI Colony railway crossing in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, triggering a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Singh, an Assistant Manager at NCL’s Jhingurda project, was found dead on Sunday morning in the jurisdiction of Morwa police station. According to reports, his head was found separated from his body, raising questions about whether he was killed or died in a railway-related accident.
Police are investigating both possibilities and have begun examining the available evidence to establish the sequence of events.
Missing Mobile Phone May Hold Key to Investigation
One of the key aspects of the investigation is the disappearance of Singh’s mobile phone from the scene.
Police are searching for the missing device and examining call detail records (CDRs) to identify possible leads and reconstruct his movements before the incident.
According to the police, a complaint was filed by Singh’s maternal uncle, following which the investigation was initiated. Officials have stated that all possible angles are being examined.
The circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body, the missing phone and the possibility of foul play are expected to be central to the investigation.
IIT Kanpur Graduate Joined Coal India in 2018
Singh was an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, and was regarded by his family as a meritorious student. According to his family, he had secured the second position in the state during his academic career.
He joined Coal India Limited in 2018 and subsequently served as an Assistant Manager at NCL’s Jhingurda project.
His death has sent shockwaves through his family, particularly as his parents had been discussing marriage prospects for him.
Parents Are Teachers; Sister Pursuing Medical Training
Singh belonged to a family with an academic background. His father, Shivkumar, is a government schoolteacher in Kanpur Dehat, while his mother, Sushila, is also a teacher in the Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh.
He was the elder of two brothers. His younger brother is pursuing his studies, while his sister is undergoing medical training in Tirwa.
The family had been looking forward to his marriage, making the news of his sudden and suspicious death particularly devastating.
Investigation Underway
The police have not yet established the precise circumstances of Singh’s death. Investigators are examining the evidence and pursuing leads, including the missing mobile phone and call records, to determine whether the incident was an accident or a criminal act.
The case has drawn attention to the tragic death of a young professional working in the coal sector.
