Haridwar's Pathreshwar Mahadev Temple became the center of a chilling crime scene after the bodies of two resident sadhus were discovered buried in the nearby forest. Police strongly suspect the temple's main priest, who is currently on the run, orchestrated the brutal murders.
The Crucial Tip-Off
The grim discovery was made following a tip-off from a vigilant temple volunteer, commonly known as a sevadar. The sevadar alerted the local authorities about the sudden and unexplained disappearance of the two resident sadhus, expressing deep fears that a sinister untoward incident had occurred on the premises. Acting swiftly on this crucial piece of information, Pathri police station in-charge Ravindra Singh immediately arrived at the scene, accompanied by a heavy police deployment and a team of specialized forensic experts to secure the area.
Unearthing the Hidden Bodies
Upon reaching the temple vicinity, the investigative team meticulously focused their search efforts on the dense adjacent forest area. Careful excavation work was carried out based on initial ground clues, which tragically led to the horrifying recovery of the two sadhus' bodies from a freshly dug pit. Police sources indicate that the fatal incident likely took place on Monday, and the perpetrators intentionally buried the victims deep in the ground to destroy all physical evidence and permanently cover their tracks. Both bodies have now been securely transported and sent for a detailed postmortem examination to determine the exact cause and precise time of death.
Massive Manhunt for the Head Priest
As the investigation deepens, the evidence has firmly pointed towards the temple's own head priest as the primary suspect in this shocking double murder case. He has been completely missing since the day of the incident, further cementing the grave suspicions against him. Recognizing the gravity of the crime, Superintendent of Police Rural Shekhar Suyal personally visited the remote crime scene to oversee the ongoing investigation and ensure all critical forensic evidence was properly gathered before the elements could compromise it.
Next Steps in the Investigation
SP Shekhar Suyal confirmed that an extensive manhunt is currently underway. Multiple specialized police teams have been rapidly deployed to conduct aggressive raids at various potential hideouts to apprehend the fugitive priest. The SP assured the public that the authorities are investigating every possible angle of the case and the entire conspiracy will be unraveled very soon, bringing the perpetrators to justice.
