Partially burnt body of Dalit man in woman's attire found in Gujarat's Patan
AHMEDABAD: A 60-year-old man, identified as Harji Solanki, was found dead early Tuesday morning near a pond in Jakhotara village of Santalpur taluka in Patan district. The body was partially burnt and found dressed in women's clothing and wearing anklets, according to local police sources.
Vadgam MLA Jignesh Mevani confirmed the incident after speaking to the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Patan. Mevani stated that the victim was a Dalit and the condition in which the body was found was concerning.
Initial investigation suggests that the man may have been murdered. Patan Local Crime Branch (LCB) has started an inquiry into the case. Police have sent the body for postmortem examination. Forensic teams may also be involved in the process to determine the exact cause of death.
Local sources reported that the victim was found wearing a ghaghra (a type of skirt worn by women) and a pair of jhanjhar (anklets), which has raised several questions. These unusual details have added complexity to the case. Police are currently working to verify the identity of the deceased and establish the cause of death.
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