London: The physique of a 22-year-old Indian pupil 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 a press release 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 nevertheless the household of Santra Saju, 22, has been knowledgeable. The loss of life isn’t believed to be suspicious,” the police stated.
The assertion added {that a} report shall be despatched to the Procurator Fiscal, Scotland’s prosecution service and loss of life investigation physique.
Saju was final caught on CCTV at an Asda grocery store retailer in Almondvale, Livingston, on December 6 night.
An pressing lacking particular person’s enchantment was issued by the police, describing Saju as being round 5 ft 6 inches in peak, of Indian ethnicity, slim construct, with quick black hair.
She was sporting 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 enchantment inspired anybody who could recognise her to return ahead with any data.
Inspector Alison Lawrie from Corstorphine Police Station stated in a press release on the time: “We now know that Santra picked up a black and white shopper fashion bag from an tackle in Burnvale on Friday night, however she didn’t have it when she entered the grocery store.
“The bag is distinctive and somebody could bear in mind seeing her carrying it. We’re persevering with to evaluate CCTV footage and have launched photographs 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 develop into very nervous for her security.
