Veterinary doctor Dr Shivam Kartikeya Bharadwaj, 30, who went missing from Ghaziabad on September 29, was found dead inside his car on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway in the Muradnagar area on Wednesday. Police are checking the case, while the exact cause of death will be known after the post-mortem report.Key HighlightsDr Shivam Kartikeya went missing on September 29.His body was found in a car on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway.Police found medicines, an injection and a cannula in the car.A note was also found at his home, and police are investigating the case.Doctor Went Missing on September 29According to police reports, Dr Shivam Kartikeya lived in the Rajnagar Extension area of Ghaziabad. He worked as a veterinary doctor and had a clinic in Delhi.On the morning of September 29, he left his home for his clinic. He did not return later in the day. His family looked for him and later reported him missing at the Nandgram police station.Police then started searching for him.Body Found on Eastern Peripheral ExpresswayOn Wednesday morning, police received information about a car that had been standing for a long time on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway near the Muradnagar area.Police reached the spot and checked the car. They found Dr Shivam Kartikeya's body inside. His identity was confirmed with the help of his ID card.The body was sent for a post-mortem examination. Police said there were no clear external injury marks on the body.Police Checking Cause of DeathPolice found medicines and an injection inside the car. Reports also said a cannula was attached to his hand. A note was found at his home before the body was recovered.“The exact cause of death will be clear after the post-mortem report.”Police are checking all facts before reaching a final conclusion. They are also questioning family members and checking Dr Shivam's phone and other belongings.The family has not reported any suspicion of murder or kidnapping, according to reports. Police are now trying to find out what happened after Dr Shivam left home on September 29 and why he reached the Eastern Peripheral Expressway.The investigation is still underway. The final cause of death will depend on the post-mortem report and other evidence collected by the police.
