Overview
- Vishnu Hari Upadhyay, 76, was discovered dead before dawn at the Giridhar Cement Limited crusher plant in Baghmanwa village, according to Sonbhadra police.
- Superintendent of Police Abhishek Verma said Upadhyay lived on the premises and had a severe head injury suspected to be the cause of death.
- Additional SP Anil Kumar stated that initial findings suggest he was struck on the head with a stone, with forensic confirmation pending.
- CCTV equipment was found damaged and a computer printer, monitor, and cash were reported missing, leading investigators to examine a robbery angle.
- The body has been sent for autopsy as officers continue the investigation at the long-operational plant, which police note has been running since 1993.