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Half-charred body of man found in Rajasthan

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The half-charred body of an unidentified man was today found in Hathideh Marg under Ajeetgarh police station here.

Some morning walkers found the half-charred body of the middle-aged man lying near road side, the police said.

On receiving information, a police team reached the spot with forensic experts who have collected samples.

Prima facie someone tried to burn the body by sprinkling petrol to conceal the victim's identity, SHO of Ajeetgarh police station, Mangla Ram told PTI.

He said that the body is yet to be identified.

The body has been kept in mortuary and further investigation in the matter is underway, the officer said.

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First Published: Jul 02 2017 | 4:42 PM IST

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