Human skull recovered from waste heap in Kozhikode
A human skull was discovered in a waste heap near the Kozhikode railway station, prompting a police investigation. Preliminary assessments suggest the skull is 1-2 years old, and forensic and DNA examinations are underway to identify the deceased.
Why it matters
This incident raises public safety concerns and highlights potential issues with waste management or criminal activity in the area, requiring a thorough investigation to bring clarity and justice.
A human skull was found amid a heap of waste on a narrow lane near the Kozhikode railway station on Sunday (September 20), prompting the Town police to launch an investigation.
The skull was found along the lane leading from Platform No. 4 of the station towards the Valayannagadi area. A passenger who noticed it while passing through the lane in the morning alerted the police.
The spot is on an unoccupied plot owned by private individuals and is reportedly used for dumping waste. The police suspect that the skull could have been displaced from the waste heap and ended up by the roadside.
A team from the Town police and the dog squad inspected the area. A search was also conducted with the assistance of sanitation workers of the Kozhikode Corporation to determine whether other human remains were present. However, police sources said none were found.
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