Body of youth found hanging in Thiruvananthapuram, injuries in face and body, murder suspected

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A body of a youth was found hanging at the back of the ICICI Bank near Sreekaryam Junction in the capital city. The body was first noticed by the people who came to the bank this morning. He was found hanging in a rope tied to dry clothes. There were blood stains at some places nearby where the body was found hanging.

Police suspect that he may have taken the extreme step after sustaining injuries or else it could be a murder. More things can be known only after the body is brought down. Police said they have sought the help of the fire force for it. Finger print experts, forensic team and dog squad have reached for scientific collection.

There was a security employee in the bank last night but he is not aware of anything. Investigation procedures have started by a team led by Kazhakootttam assistant commissioner. Police suspect it to be a murder.