Aparna Banerji
Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, December 23
At least 25 to 30 injuries, including deep wounds and cuts made by sharp-edged weapons, have been found on the body of the Kapurthala lynching victim. This was revealed after the autopsy of the youth was conducted today.
A five-member medical board of doctors constituted by officiating SMO of the Civil Hospital, Kapurthala, conducted the procedure. The body of the youth, who continues to remain unidentified, was later cremated in Kapurthala.
Speaking to The Tribune, Dr Narinder Singh, officiating medical officer, Civil Hospital, said, “There are multiple wounds on the body of the deceased. A majority of the wounds were deep and caused by sharp-edged weapons. Some were also caused by blunt weapons. He had deep cuts on his head and neck and multiple stab wounds on his chest and limbs.”
While a video of the youth surfacing after his death raised questions on whether he had any mental impairment, the doctor said this hadn’t been established in the autopsy.
When questioned whether it had been established that it was a case of murder, the doctor said, “Yes, you can say that.” Dr Narinder Singh said the viscera reports of the youth had been sent to Kharar. Samples of his teeth, hair and blood had also been sent for DNA sampling. The doctor said the report would be submitted by the board to the Kapurthala police on Friday.
SSP HPS Khakh said, “The body remains unidentified but we ensured that his DNA samples and fingerprints remain preserved. We await the autopsy report to file a formal FIR. The cause of the death will only be ascertained after the report arrives.”
Kapurthala case: Multiple wounds, victim hit with sharp weapons: Autopsy
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