23yr old british volunteer Micheal found dead near Dharamshala on 28/11/06

anilkhare · Nov 30th, 2006, 23:53

30/11/06

Micheal was a bright 23year old guy whom I co volunteered with for an NGO in aug'06. Hence it has shocking that my friend is no more and it has rattled me a great deal, cos he wasnt the kind who would hurt a fly.

He had an amazing grasp of statistics which he was implementing for research and data analysis in the community work which he was involved with. He was a clean guy who wouldnt even drink or do drugs. He had sought to leave the cushy confines of his home country & instead walk miles and run the medical camp for the poor nomads and manage the day to day admin of the office too at times.

It is rather unfortunate that his dead body was found near St. Johns church, half a km from dharam shala. The police is not forthcoming with any information and the british consul office(DELHI)is monitoring the situation in consultation with higher himachal police officials, but as yet there are no leads.

I sincerely request all of you to kindly be forthcoming with any information if any of u have in this regard and to spread the word to enable my dear friends soul get justice.

I humbly request youll to atleast ensure that this not buried in police files and the case doesnt die a silent death like my friend.

Anil

Bhaswaran · Dec 1st, 2006, 01:43

Its pathetic. Please keep this thread going so that the case does not dry up from our minds, and this at least there could be a possibility of keeping an eye on the things.

steven_ber · Dec 1st, 2006, 02:16

I read in the paper that he may have been stoned to death, it seems like a strange way to be killed.

crvlvr · Dec 1st, 2006, 02:21

It would help if we posted some links to legitimate news sources. I am assuming, these reports relate to the same incident listed below?

http://in.news.yahoo.com/061129/43/69tmp.html
http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?a...ews&id=5 8258

Stoned to death

steven_ber · Dec 1st, 2006, 02:52

Sorry crvlvr, I read the Asian Age, any article of theirs on their website is only available on the same day.

steven_ber · Dec 1st, 2006, 02:57

Yes, it's the same incident.

Michael James Blakey, 23 from Burnley, UK.

He was found with stone injuries to the head and face.

mmike56 · Dec 1st, 2006, 03:52

‘’The police is not forthcoming with any information and the british consul office(DELHI)is monitoring the situation in consultation with higher himachal police officials.”

How many “cover ups” will this arise to ?

Nope,

Don’t get me wrong - only continent I wish too traverse is India..

This is TRULY sad.

RESPECT’s To ALL concerned.

Peace n Love

mm

Darmabum · Dec 1st, 2006, 05:26

I'm sorry for the loss of your friend and colleague.

My prayers are with you and his family.

machadinha · Dec 1st, 2006, 09:53

Anil, Michael, others involved... thinking of you.

amyl · Dec 1st, 2006, 10:03

Quote:

many people have been questioned, police said, not ruling out rivalry as a motive.

What rivalry could a foreigner have with any damn soul there!!! This is shocking!!

No matter how painful the death had been to himself but that pain is nothing compared to the pain his loved ones and friends are in now!!Heck!!!!

Nick-H · Dec 1st, 2006, 15:57

Very sorry, Anil: sympathy to you and your friend's family.

Does anyone have any local news coverage? I've not seen anything here, but It may well not get into the Southern press.

mani · Dec 1st, 2006, 16:02

anil, sorry for your loss
our prayers are with you & micheal's family.

Let us know if you need any other help to ensure justice is done.

regards
mani

rangers · Dec 1st, 2006, 16:09

Its bad news..and loss of a friend.

SANJAY_DEL · Dec 1st, 2006, 16:32

Local news coverage of the tragic murder :

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20061129/main9.htm

from the pages of The Tribune, Chandigarh

anilkhare · Dec 1st, 2006, 21:55

Thanks for the news inputs and the support u guys have shown.

It seems like a bad dream but it is a stark reality. I am trying gradually to build up support to ensure that micheal's parents get true and timely justice

Nov 30th, 2006, 23:53	#1
anilkhare Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 405	23yr old british volunteer Micheal found dead near Dharamshala on 28/11/06 30/11/06 Micheal was a bright 23year old guy whom I co volunteered with for an NGO in aug'06. Hence it has shocking that my friend is no more and it has rattled me a great deal, cos he wasnt the kind who would hurt a fly. He had an amazing grasp of statistics which he was implementing for research and data analysis in the community work which he was involved with. He was a clean guy who wouldnt even drink or do drugs. He had sought to leave the cushy confines of his home country & instead walk miles and run the medical camp for the poor nomads and manage the day to day admin of the office too at times. It is rather unfortunate that his dead body was found near St. Johns church, half a km from dharam shala. The police is not forthcoming with any information and the british consul office(DELHI)is monitoring the situation in consultation with higher himachal police officials, but as yet there are no leads. I sincerely request all of you to kindly be forthcoming with any information if any of u have in this regard and to spread the word to enable my dear friends soul get justice. I humbly request youll to atleast ensure that this not buried in police files and the case doesnt die a silent death like my friend. Anil

Dec 1st, 2006, 02:16	#3
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,572	I read in the paper that he may have been stoned to death, it seems like a strange way to be killed. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

Dec 1st, 2006, 02:21	#4
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,498	It would help if we posted some links to legitimate news sources. I am assuming, these reports relate to the same incident listed below? http://in.news.yahoo.com/061129/43/69tmp.html http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?a...ews&id=5 8258 Stoned to death Last edited by crvlvr : Dec 1st, 2006 at 05:16.

Dec 1st, 2006, 03:52	#7
mmike56 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Reading, Berkshire - UK Posts: 200	There is NO god ................. ‘’The police is not forthcoming with any information and the british consul office(DELHI)is monitoring the situation in consultation with higher himachal police officials.” How many “cover ups” will this arise to ? Nope, Don’t get me wrong - only continent I wish too traverse is India.. This is TRULY sad. RESPECT’s To ALL concerned. Peace n Love mm

Dec 1st, 2006, 05:26	#8
Darmabum Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: in the mountains of Idaho Posts: 809	Anil, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend and colleague. My prayers are with you and his family. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate; our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure - Marianne Williamson

Dec 1st, 2006, 01:43	#2
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 992	Its pathetic. Please keep this thread going so that the case does not dry up from our minds, and this at least there could be a possibility of keeping an eye on the things.

Dec 1st, 2006, 02:52	#5
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,572	Sorry crvlvr, I read the Asian Age, any article of theirs on their website is only available on the same day.

Dec 1st, 2006, 02:57	#6
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,572	Yes, it's the same incident. Michael James Blakey, 23 from Burnley, UK. He was found with stone injuries to the head and face.

Dec 1st, 2006, 09:53	#9
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,917	Anil, Michael, others involved... thinking of you. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Dec 1st, 2006, 15:57	#11
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	Very sorry, Anil: sympathy to you and your friend's family. Does anyone have any local news coverage? I've not seen anything here, but It may well not get into the Southern press. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Dec 1st, 2006, 16:02	#12
mani Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: body in Mumbai - mind in himachal Posts: 456	anil, sorry for your loss our prayers are with you & micheal's family. Let us know if you need any other help to ensure justice is done. regards mani

Dec 1st, 2006, 16:09	#13
rangers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India Posts: 450	Its bad news..and loss of a friend.

Dec 1st, 2006, 16:32	#14
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	Local news coverage of the tragic murder : http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20061129/main9.htm from the pages of The Tribune, Chandigarh

Dec 1st, 2006, 21:55	#15
anilkhare Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 405	Thanks for the news inputs and the support u guys have shown. It seems like a bad dream but it is a stark reality. I am trying gradually to build up support to ensure that micheal's parents get true and timely justice

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