The family told mediapersons that ‘black marks’ were found on the deceased’s body, raising suspicion over the incident.
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The family of a 23-year-old college student, who drowned in a waterlogged pit at an abandoned construction site in Noida’s Sector 94 on Wednesday, alleged foul play in the incident on Thursday, saying there were marks on his body even as the police confirmed drowning as the cause of death.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (Noida) Saad Miyan Khan said sand and water were found in the lungs of the deceased, identified as Harshit Bhat, while his viscera has been preserved for further examination.
Published – April 10, 2026 01:21 am IST
