Kurukshetra: After an exhaustive five‑day effort, rescuers finally located the lifeless body of a 36‑year‑old daily‑wage laborer from Ismailabad on Tuesday, pulling it from the Bhakra‑Narwana branch canal close to the village of Kirmich.
How the Body Was Found and Confirmed
Local villagers first noticed a figure near a canal siphon and quickly summoned a team of divers. The squad, headed by diver Pragat Singh, recovered the remains and matched them against missing‑person alerts circulating on social media and WhatsApp groups. Once the identity was verified, the details were relayed to the KUK police, and Dharmbir’s family in Ismailabad was informed.
Dharmbir, also known locally as Bablu, was a father of three daughters and the main provider for his household. His father, Lal Chand, and brother arrived at the site, confirmed the identification, and handed the body over to the authorities. The remains were then taken to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital for a post‑mortem examination.
Family’s Account of His Disappearance
According to relatives, Dharmbir left his home on the afternoon of October 1 and never returned. After scouring nearby areas, the family filed a missing‑person report with the Ismailabad police station.
His father told investigators that Dharmbir had been dealing with personal stress for a while. The laborer often complained of severe hand pain caused by the physically demanding nature of his work.
The family also shared that his three daughters range in age from 18 months to twelve years. Dharmbir lived apart from his brothers, and no known conflicts or adversaries were reported.
Police Follow‑Up
KUK police Sub‑Inspector Sudhir Kumar confirmed that officers arrived at the canal after receiving a tip about a possible body. Following verification by Dharmbir’s relatives, the corpse was dispatched for an autopsy.
Investigators said that any further legal steps will hinge on the autopsy results and any additional evidence uncovered during the ongoing inquiry.
