Overview
- The body, found Tuesday in a car by Ramapur’s railway track in Dharwad district, was burned beyond recognition.
- Investigators say the victim may have been killed elsewhere then burned in the vehicle to hide evidence, possibly using an inflammable substance.
- Superintendent of Police Gunjan Arya visited the site as forensic and fingerprint teams began collecting samples.
- Police say the victim could be Raju Bolashetti, the former Belagavi MLA’s son who was reported missing Monday, after a friend identified the car as his, but lab tests will make the call.
- Police have not confirmed the identity despite some reports naming Raju Bolashetti.