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Crime
Postman Found Dead Near Canal in Amritsar; 10,500 Rupees Recovered from Pocket
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 10:36 AM
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The body of 57-year-old Tarasem Singh was found in suspicious circumstances near a canal on Jandiala Road in Amritsar. Police recovered 10,500 rupees from his pocket.
A sense of shock has gripped the local community in Amritsar after the body of a 57-year-old postman, identified as Tarasem Singh, was discovered near a canal on Jandiala Road. The incident has raised suspicions due to the circumstances surrounding the finding of the body.
According to initial reports, Tarasem Singh had left his residence to purchase goods for his shop. He was last seen heading towards the market area before his body was later found by passersby near the canal.
Police officials who arrived at the scene recovered a sum of 10,500 rupees from the deceased's pocket. The cash was handed over to the authorities for safekeeping pending the completion of the investigation.
The case has been registered, and a thorough investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of death. Forensic teams have been deployed to examine the scene for any clues that may help resolve the mystery.
According to initial reports, Tarasem Singh had left his residence to purchase goods for his shop. He was last seen heading towards the market area before his body was later found by passersby near the canal.
Police officials who arrived at the scene recovered a sum of 10,500 rupees from the deceased's pocket. The cash was handed over to the authorities for safekeeping pending the completion of the investigation.
The case has been registered, and a thorough investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of death. Forensic teams have been deployed to examine the scene for any clues that may help resolve the mystery.