LSN News › India

World · India Bureau

Body of 26-year-old found on scooter in Meerut; drug overdose suspected

Police in Meerut discovered the body of a young man on a scooter near the Rohta Road flyover. Authorities are investigating a suspected drug overdose as the cause of death.

LSN India · 1 October 2026

Body of 26-year-old found on scooter in Meerut; drug overdose suspected

The lifeless body of 26-year-old Rajat Yadav was discovered on a scooter near the Rohta Road flyover in Meerut, triggering an investigation by local police. The discovery has raised concern among residents in the area.

Initial investigation has led police to suspect a drug overdose as the possible cause of death. However, authorities have refrained from drawing definitive conclusions until medical examination is completed.

The body has been sent for postmortem examination, with officials saying the autopsy report will provide clarity on the exact circumstances and cause of death. Police have launched further inquiries to determine the timeline of events and circumstances surrounding the incident.

The discovery underscores growing concerns about substance abuse among youth in the region. Authorities said they would await the postmortem findings before making any formal statement regarding the cause of death.