Police seek help in identifying body

ITANAGAR, 5 Dec: The Arunachal Pradesh Police has sought information from the public in identifying a male body found in Tikdo area in Papum Pare district, an official said.

The body was discovered on Wednesday morning by a local near the ITBP camp, who reported the incident to the police, he said.

A team led by Sub-Divisional Police Officer Radhe Obing visited the spot, following which the body was sent for postmortem examination.

Preliminary findings suggest that the deceased, about 30-32 years old, was found with broken legs and injuries on the chin, the official said.

A murder case has been registered at the Doimukh police station, Officer In-Charge Phasang Simi said.

 The police have urged citizens of the Itanagar Capital Region and Papum Pare district to assist them in identifying the body, he added. (PTI)