14-year-old ragpicker's body found in drain in Delhi

New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) A 14-year-old ragpicker was found murdered here, the Delhi Police said on Monday.
    According to the police, his body was found in a drain in New Usmanpur area of northeast Delhi with two stab wounds near his neck.
    Police have registered an FIR and started investigation into the matter.
    "On July 19, at 7:30 am, an information was received regarding a body in a drain near Pushta in New Usmanpur area. The deceased was a ragpicker. Two stab wounds were found on his neck. The knife was also found at the spot," a senior police officer said.
    The officer further said that the CCTV footage of the area is being scanned and efforts are being made to identify the victim.

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