Noida, July 17: Police here have launched an investigation after a human skeleton was recovered in a drain, officials said on Monday. The skeleton was found stuck in the bushes on the drain in Noida Sector 136 on Sunday. It was spotted by some locals and they informed the police, they said. Madhya Pradesh: Human Skeleton Found at Indore Airport Premises; Probe Underway.

"The skeleton, believed to be of a male, was removed and legal proceedings initiated. An investigation has been launched and efforts are underway to establish the identity," a police spokesperson said. Delhi Horror! Skeleton of a Woman Found in Baba Haridas Nagar in Delhi's Dwarka.

Police said a heavy flow of water in the drains due to recent rains might have brought the skeleton to the spot and it got stuck in the bushes.