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PONDA: Mystery prevails over the discovery of human skeletal remains in the Gaunem hills, with locals suspecting they may belong to a missing youth from the area. However, Ponda Police have yet to determine whether the death was due to foul play, suicide, or natural causes.
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On Sunday morning, Ponda Police discovered the skeletal remains of an unidentified male in a hilly forest area of Gaunem-Bandora. According to police officials, the body may have been there for two to three months.
The remains, consisting of three long bones and several smaller bones, were found approximately two kilometres from the main road in a dense, bushy area. A blue T-shirt was also recovered from the scene.
The remains are currently being preserved at the Sub-District Hospital in Ponda for further identification, medico-legal formalities, and a DNA test.
Police officials stated that while the remains appear to belong to a male, the identity has not yet been confirmed.
“The identity can only be established after a post-mortem, DNA test, and other forensic examinations,” a police official said.
However, locals suspect that the remains may belong to Tushant Narayan Parwar, a 40-year-old resident of Gaunem, who has been missing since October 30, 2024.
