SRINAGAR: The missing BJP leader was found hanging from a tree in Hiranagar area of Kathua district on Tuesday.

Though the exact reason behind his hanging and the details of the incident are not known yet, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to investigate the exact cause of the death, as per ANI reports.

As per police sources, a villager saw the body of BJP leader Som Raj hanging from a tree at some distance from his house in Hiranagar town in the morning and informed the police. The body was found with blood marks and was sent for post-mortem at a nearby hospital.

According to sources, BJP leader Somi Raj was missing yesterday and was found hanging from a tree on Tuesday under mysterious circumstances. Inquest proceedings under section 174 CrPC have been initiated by Hiranagar Police in this regard.

The family members and many BJP leaders demanded a probe into his death. After completing medical and legal formalities, the body of the deceased was handed over to legal heirs for last rites.

Quoting Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua RC Kotwal reports said that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by SDPO Border has been constituted to investigate the matter. “Questioning of the leaders on whom the family has levelled allegation will also be conducted and whosoever will be found guilty will be dealt with iron hands,” SSP asserted.

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