Rajasthan Incident Mirrors Meerut Case: Body in Blue Drum with Salt found on Terrace, Wife and Kids Missing

Published On 2025-08-18 09:08 GMT   |   Update On 2025-08-18 09:08 GMT

Kishangarh Bas (The Uttam Hindu): Just like the blue drum murder case in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, a heart-wrenching incident has come to light in Khairthal-Tijara district of Rajasthan. Sensation spread when the body of a young man was found in a blue drum kept on the roof of a house in Adarsh Colony of Kishangarh Bas town. Salt was also sprinkled on the body to make it dissolve. This horrific incident came to light after a foul smell spread in the area. The deceased has been identified as Hansraj, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, who lived in this house on rent with his wife and children. The deceased's wife, children and the landlord's son are also missing since the incident.

According to the information, when the landlady Mithlesh went to the terrace on Sunday evening, she felt a strong stench. On investigation, it was found that the stench was coming from a blue drum kept on the terrace. On getting suspicious, she informed the family members, after which the police was informed.

When the police reached the spot and opened the drum, the body of a young man was found inside. The body has been identified as Hansraj alias Suraj, a resident of Uttar Pradesh. Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajendra Singh said that Hansraj had come to live here on rent with his wife and three children about one and a half months ago and worked as a laborer at a local brick kiln.

Based on the preliminary investigation by the police and the evidence collected by the FSL team, it is suspected that the case is a murder. The landlady said that the tenant Hansraj's wife and three children have been missing since Saturday. Along with this, the landlord's son Jitendra is also reported to be missing. Hansraj was last seen in his room on the day of Janmashtami.

Kishangarh Bas police station officer Jitendra Singh Shekhawat said that the body has been taken into custody and kept in the mortuary and the post-mortem report is being awaited. The real cause of death will be revealed only after the report comes. The police have registered a case and have formed teams to search for the missing wife, children and the landlord's son. This sensational case is also being linked to a love affair and the police is investigating the case from every angle.

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