Body found in Kohat Ravine, police launch investigation

Police on Tuesday recovered the body of an unidentified person from a ravine in the Ustarzai Payan area of Kohat district, officials said

KOHAT, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 2nd Jun, 2026) Police on Tuesday recovered the body of an unidentified person from a ravine in the Ustarzai Payan area of Kohat district, officials said.

According to police, local residents alerted authorities after spotting the body in the ravine. A police team reached the scene, secured the area, and shifted the body to a nearby hospital for medico-legal examination and other legal formalities.

Investigators have begun efforts to establish the identity of the deceased and determine the cause and circumstances of death. Police said evidence from the scene is being examined as part of the ongoing inquiry.

Authorities stated that no conclusions have yet been reached regarding the nature of the incident. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses and additional information becomes available.

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