Personal belongings and other articles recovered from the deceased matched the description and identity details of Rahul. However, officials said scientific confirmation through DNA testing is still pending.
Footage of police arresting a dying student has set off heated protests in the UK.
Asad, a resident of the Khoda area, was wanted in connection with the stabbing of Surya Chauhan, who succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment and was later pronounced dead