Missing teenager found dead in Dubai Creek
Dubai Police have found the body of a missing 17-year-old Indian boy in Dubai Creek.
The teenager had not been seen for two days after the last reported sighting of him in the Gold Souk.
A official in CID confirmed that Ammar Ateeuddin was discovered dead in the creek, in an apparent drowning.
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A official in CID confirmed that Ammar Ateeuddin was discovered dead in the creek, in an apparent drowning.
“He was found at 7.10am on Wednesday and an investigation is under way to determine the cause and time of death,” the official said
He added: “His mother identified him at the police station. She identified him through the clothes that he was wearing the day of his disappearance because his body was slightly damaged due to water.”
According to Dubai Police the boy’s family told them that he left their home in the Gold Souk at 11.30am on Monday and never returned.
Comments
by joyee
Saturday, May 26 2012, 9:14AM
“condolence to his family...i hope justice prevail...”
by Shahbaz Hanif
Saturday, May 26 2012, 8:56AM
“may his soul rest in peace,tragic :(”
by dxbgal
Friday, May 25 2012, 11:50PM
“Very strange that he would go swimming and not tell his parents and that too in the Creek?? something does not add up....and some papers reported he is Pakistani, not Indian. Anyway RIP I hope the authorities investigate further.”
by Amanda
Friday, May 25 2012, 10:59PM
“Something seems amiss?”
by Joel Villanueva
Friday, May 25 2012, 1:41PM
“so sad, poor little boy what happened?”
by Sidrah
Friday, May 25 2012, 4:09AM
“very sad for the family, the matter should be interrogated immediately.”
by Ranya Jawed
Friday, May 25 2012, 1:35AM
“Its really sad to know about the death of a teenager. I hope authorities are able to find out the reason behind this incident.”
by bijijesudason
Friday, May 25 2012, 12:20AM
“My condolences to the family. Can't imagine what the parents must be going through. After bringing him up for 17 years, to lose him so tragically.”
by Mais Al-Baali
Thursday, May 24 2012, 9:41PM
“This is horrible news. My utmost condolences to the family, my prayers go out to them in this terrible plight.”
by alexandra
Thursday, May 24 2012, 7:28PM
“thats very sadd. RIp. :(”