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Human skeletal remains discovered at Delhi temple during cleaning operation
Suspected human bones were found during a cleaning drive at the Kali Mata temple premises on Minto Road in Delhi, sparking concern among residents. A scrap dealer has stated the remains were among several boxes originally sourced from a school.
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Delhi authorities are investigating after suspected human skeletal remains were discovered at the Kali Mata temple complex on Minto Road during routine cleaning operations. The discovery prompted immediate alarm in the area as officials moved to secure the site and determine the origin and age of the bones.
According to preliminary information, the remains were found among items stored at the temple premises. A scrap dealer identified as Mohammad Abarar told investigators that he had transported multiple boxes from a local school to the location several months earlier, and they had been kept on the premises since then.
The Delhi Police have initiated an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the discovery. Officials are working to determine whether the skeletal remains are of archaeological, educational, or criminal significance. The boxes sourced from the school are expected to provide crucial clues in the inquiry.
The case has drawn attention to storage and disposal practices of materials, particularly those sourced from educational institutions. Authorities have not released further details regarding the age or condition of the remains pending forensic examination and completion of initial investigations.