Noida, Dec 7 (PTI) Days after he went missing, the body of a 52-year-old man was found in a drain here on Thursday, with the police saying they have launched an investigation into the case.

The body was spotted lying in the drain next to a bank compound in Sector 51, under Sector 49 police station limits. When alerted about it, the local police rushed to the spot and the body was brought out, officials said.

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"Initially unknown but later the body was identified. It was of Balram Pal, a native of Hamirpur district, who was living in Barola village here. His wife also confirmed the identification," a police spokesperson said.

The police in a statement said a missing persons complaint about him was lodged at the Sector 24 police station. The body bore no visible injury marks and the police said it is thoroughly probing the case.

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Further legal proceedings in the case are underway, the police added.

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