Artificial skeleton found near DDU Marg is not human remains: Delhi Police
Delhi Police confirm the skeletal structure found during an MCD drive near DDU Marg is artificial and used for educational purposes, not a crime.
A scare erupted in New Delhi after a skeletal structure was discovered during a cleanliness drive conducted by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) near Kali Mata Mandir on DDU Marg. However, following a forensic investigation, the Delhi Police have clarified that the remains are not human and no criminal activity has been detected.
Forensic experts rule out criminal offence
The discovery occurred on September 26 when workers conducting a cleanliness drive stumbled upon a wooden box containing what appeared to be a skeletal structure. Upon receiving the report, police personnel rushed to the scene to secure the area and investigate the suspicious material.
Key findings from the investigation include:
- No suspicious traces: Police noted that there were no bloodstains or other suspicious materials found on or around the wooden box.
- Artificial material: A preliminary assessment by the Forensic and Crime Team revealed that the structure consists of artificial bones rather than human skeletal remains.
- Educational use: Experts suggested the assembly was likely used for educational or study purposes, such as in a school laboratory.
The origin of the skeletal structure
The investigation led police to a Government Boys Senior Secondary School located on Mata Sundari Road, New Delhi. According to the school's Principal, the material was part of a collection of old and broken items being disposed of as scrap.
The school had transitioned to a new building in 2023, and the disposal of old articles from the previous premises was part of a cleanliness drive conducted in July 2026. The skeletal structure was among the items purchased as scrap along with other discarded materials.
Current status of the investigation
While the forensic experts have indicated that there is no prima facie evidence of any criminal offence, the Delhi Police stated that further inquiries are currently underway to conclude the matter completely.