London:
The physique of a 22-year-old Indian scholar lacking since earlier this month has been present in a river in Scotland and her household has been knowledgeable whereas formal identification is awaited.
Santra Saju from Kerala was enrolled on the Heriot-Watt College within the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. Police Scotland stated in an announcement over the weekend that they had been made conscious of a physique in a river close to Newbridge, a village close to Edinburgh.
“Round 11.55am on Friday, December 27, 2024, police had been made conscious of a physique discovered within the water close to to Newbridge,” Police Scotland stated.
“Formal identification has nonetheless to happen nonetheless the household of Santra Saju, 22, has been knowledgeable. The dying is just not believed to be suspicious,” the police stated.
The assertion added {that a} report will likely be despatched to the Procurator Fiscal, Scotland’s prosecution service and dying investigation physique.
Saju was final caught on CCTV at an Asda grocery store retailer in Almondvale, Livingston, on December 6 night.
An pressing lacking individual’s attraction was issued by the police, describing Saju as being round 5 ft 6 inches in top, of Indian ethnicity, slim construct, with quick black hair.
She was carrying a black jacket with a fur-lined hood, beige furry earmuffs and a black facemask. Enquiries additionally revealed she had a black rucksack in her possession. The police attraction inspired anybody who might recognise her to return ahead with any info.
Inspector Alison Lawrie from Corstorphine Police Station stated in an announcement on the time: “We now know that Santra picked up a black and white shopper model bag from an deal with in Burnvale on Friday night, however she didn’t have it when she entered the grocery store.
“The bag is distinctive and somebody might bear in mind seeing her carrying it. We’re persevering with to overview CCTV footage and have launched photos of Santra from the grocery store within the hope that somebody recognises her. In depth enquiries are being carried out in an effort to hint her.” Her family and friends had stated the disappearance was out of character and had turn into very nervous for her security.
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