DARCHULA: Police Head Constable Yogendra Singh Gharti of Darchula was found dead on Monday night. Gharti, a civil police officer aged around 38–40 years, was found dead with deep cuts on his head, according to Mahakali Municipality–4 Ward Chair Jagat Bahadur Chunara.

His body was recovered from beneath the lower Bangabagad market area. Preliminary investigation suggests the incident is suspicious. He had sustained multiple deep cuts on his head and is believed to have been stabbed to death. Gharti was a permanent resident of Mahakali Municipality–4.

The body has been taken to the District Hospital, Darchula, for post-mortem examination.

Attempts by RSS to contact Deputy Superintendent of Police Garuab Mahat of the District Police Office, Darchula, for further details were unsuccessful. Security officials stated that further investigation into the case is underway.

Gharti had been assigned to the Bangabagad Community Police under the District Police Office, Darchula.