A photograph of Rakesh Agrawal taken when he was alive (Photo source: Rakesh Agarwal Facebook)

Bhopal: The body of retired IAS officer Rakesh Agrawal was kept in a deep freezer until his son reached Bhopal from the United States. His last rites were performed about 60 hours after his death. The son travelled about 12,000 km, and reaching Bhopal from the US took him two days. On Saturday, police said the investigation into the case was being carried out swiftly.

The circumstances of Agrawal's death are yet to be resolved. About four days after the incident, police remain empty-handed. Several Bhopal Police officers are working to arrest the accused, Varun, but have not succeeded so far. On Saturday too, police claimed they would soon achieve a breakthrough in the case, though the accused is still out of their reach.

Meanwhile, Bhopal Police have recorded the statement of Agrawal's wife, Nishi Agrawal. She has told police that some items are missing from the house.

Death still discussed in administrative circles

Agrawal's death was still being discussed in the state capital's administrative circles on Saturday. Several employees and officers who had served under him expressed grief over the incident and anger over the functioning of the police.

Last rites about 60 hours after death

Agrawal was murdered around 12.30 on Tuesday night. His son, Siddhant alias Siddh Agrawal, was in the United States at the time and left for Bhopal as soon as he received the news.

After his arrival, Agrawal's last rites were performed on 2 October. The body was kept in a deep freezer during this period. The last rites took place at Bhadbhada Vishram Ghat at around 12.30 pm on Friday, about 60 hours after his death.