- The case has now been handed over to an SIT for a detailed investigation.
- Gajuwaka Traffic Inspector Hussain has been appointed as the investigating officer.
- Chanti’s body was discovered near the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour about ten days before the latest report.
- Police observed a fishing-net rope around his neck along with injuries on his body.
- The circumstances of the death remain under investigation.
- Investigators are examining whether the death resulted from murder or suicide.
- Findings from the CLUES team, forensic examination and post-mortem report are expected to be important to the investigation.
- Earlier reports said Chanti was found dead near Kotha Jalaripeta beach on September 7, with injuries that had raised suspicion of foul play.
- Police had previously formed special teams to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
- The SIT investigation is expected to bring together the available forensic and investigative evidence before determining the circumstances of the death.
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