Srinagar: An unidentified body which was recovered by Srinagar police from Nallah near sector 12 Hamdania Colony Bemina on 26th of May 2018, was buried under the directions of DC in the grave yard at Bemina, yesterday, police said.

“After completion of all formalities, the body was kept in the mortuary at PCR Hospital for identification, but till date none came forward to identify and to claim the body,” police said in a statement.

“As there was every apprehension that the body may get decomposed, Deputy Commissioner was requested for grant of permission for performing last rites (burial) of the deceased. Permission was granted and accordingly the body was buried in a grave yard in Bemina as per Islamic rites in presence of witnesses,” it read.

Statement further reads as “If anybody has any information regarding the identity of the deceased may kindly inform Police Post Bemina on 9622740520, PCR Srinagar on 9596222550, 9596222551, or Police Control Room Kashmir on “Dial 100″”.