Teen Found Dead in Prayagraj Drain After Late‑Night Call; Investigation Underway

Case Summary

Police in Prayagraj are probing the death of 17‑year‑old Shantanu, a resident of Kohna, whose body was recovered from a drain near Soham Ashram in the Haveliya area of the Jhunsi police jurisdiction.

A Phone Call Sets Him on the Road

Family members say Shantanu received a phone call on Monday night. Shortly thereafter, he left the house on his scooter and never returned.

When hours passed without any sign of him, relatives grew worried and began searching that night, extending their efforts into the early hours of Tuesday.

Scooter Leads to the Drain

During the morning sweep, relatives spotted Shantanu’s scooter parked beside a drain close to Soham Ashram. While investigating the spot, they found the teen lying face‑down inside the drainage channel.

The shocking discovery devastated the family, who promptly informed the police.

Police Response and Ongoing Inquiry

Officers from the Jhunsi police station reached the scene, secured the body and launched an inquiry to establish what happened between Shantanu’s departure and the moment he was found.

Investigators are concentrating on the phone call, attempting to trace the caller, map the teen’s movements after leaving home, and identify anyone who might have interacted with him during the night.

Autopsy to Uncover Cause of Death

The precise cause of death remains undetermined. Police have begun questioning nearby residents, gathering forensic evidence, and are treating the case as potentially violent while also exploring alternative explanations.

A post‑mortem is scheduled, and its results are expected to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s demise.

Family Awaits Answers

Shantanu was the younger of two brothers; his elder sibling is Anmol. Their mother, Rekha Devi, passed away in 2018.

The family now waits for the investigation and autopsy findings to understand how their son met this tragic end.

Police have confirmed that the probe remains active and further details will emerge as evidence, witness statements, and medical reports are examined.