Archive · 15 Jan 2026
DNA confirms 2020 fire victim was man
A big fire happened in a shop in Shahjahanpur almost five years ago.
The police thought the burnt remains they found were from animals, so they threw them away.
But later, a doctor who checks animals said the remains were actually from a person.
The police then did a special test called DNA to check, and it showed the remains were from an 18-year-old boy.
Now, the police think the fire might have been started on purpose to hurt the boy, so they are investigating it as a murder case and have accused three people.
DNA test confirms charred remains from 2020 fire were of an 18-year-old man.
Initial police assessment dismissed remains as animal carcasses.
Veterinary officer later confirmed remains were human.
Police have registered a murder case and booked three suspects.
Items recovered from the scene include a metal bracelet and belt pieces.
- Who
- An 18-year-old man and three suspects
- What
- A fire that led to a murder investigation
- When
- December 19-20, 2020
- Where
- Roza area, Shahjahanpur
- Why
- To determine the cause of the fire and the identity of the victim
- Victim's Age
- 18 years old
- Location of Incident
- Roza area, Shahjahanpur
- Date of Incident
- December 19-20, 2020
- Initial Police Assessment
- Animal remains
- Current Police Action
- Murder case registered
- Items Recovered
- Metal bracelet, belt pieces
- Number of Suspects
- 3