Case Summary
Police in Prayagraj are currently probing the fatal incident involving 17‑year‑old Shantanu from Kohna. His body was recovered from a drain close to Soham Ashram in the Haveliya area under Jhunsi police jurisdiction.
Late‑Night Call Sets Events in Motion
According to family members, Shantanu received a phone call on Monday night. Shortly after the conversation, he rode his scooter out of the house and did not return.
When hours passed without any sign of him, relatives grew anxious and began searching for him that night, continuing their efforts into the early hours of Tuesday.
Scooter Leads Searchers to the Drain
During the morning sweep, relatives spotted Shantanu’s scooter parked near a drain adjacent to Soham Ashram. While examining the vicinity, they discovered the teenager lying face‑down inside the drainage channel.
The shocking discovery devastated the family, who promptly informed the police.
Police Response and Ongoing Inquiry
Officers from the Jhunsi police station arrived, secured the scene, and opened an investigation to piece together the events between the moment Shantanu left home and the time he was found.
Investigators are concentrating on the phone call he received, attempting to identify the caller, trace his movements after departing his house, and locate anyone who may have interacted with him during the night.
Autopsy Pending to Ascertain Cause of Death
At present, the precise cause of death remains undetermined. Police have begun questioning nearby residents, gathering forensic evidence, and are treating the case as potentially violent while also considering alternative explanations.
A post‑mortem examination has been scheduled, and its results are expected to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s demise.
Family Awaits Answers
Shantanu was the younger of two brothers; his elder sibling is Anmol. Their mother, Rekha Devi, passed away in 2018.
The family now awaits the outcomes of the investigation and autopsy to understand how their son met this tragic end.
Police have indicated that the probe remains active and that further details will emerge as evidence, witness statements, and medical reports are reviewed.
