Lothian and Borders Police have recovered a man’s body, while assisted by the Borders Underwater Search Team.

A multi-agency search operation was undertaken this weekend as part of ongoing enquiries to trace Sanjay Dhital, who was last seen within his home in Elm Row on Boxing Day.

The body was discovered at St Margaret’s Loch in Holyrood Park on Sunday 27th January and enquiries are ongoing to establish an identity and to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.

Sanjay Dhital’s family have been fully updated with the progress of this investigation.

Officers involved in this enquiry would like to thank the Borders Underwater Search Team, Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team and Borders Search and Rescue Team for their continued support.

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