Body of youth found tied to tree in Umaria's Dhaurkhoh forest, still unidentified after three days

The body of a young man was found tied to a tree in the Dhaurkhoh forest, under the Chandia police station area of Umaria district, on Diwali. Three days later, he has still not been identified.

According to police, they received information on Sunday that a young man was tied to a tree in the forest. When police reached the spot, they found that both his hands were tied behind him to the tree with a rope. He was already dead.

Police took the body into their custody and began an investigation. Villagers in nearby villages were also questioned, but the man's identity could not be established.

SDOP PS Paraste said the young man's photograph has been sent to police stations in other districts, including Satna, Dindori, Katni, Shahdol and Anuppur. Police have also posted his photograph and a description of his appearance on social media. Pamphlets have been distributed in nearby areas to help identify him, and have also been put up in public places.

Police are now working to identify the man with the help of social media and police stations in other districts. The investigation into the cause of his death is continuing.