Kunal Khera named as man whose body was found in burned out car in Auckland

10:15 am on 9 March 2021

Police have named the man whose body was found in a burned-out vehicle in Auckland at the weekend.

The vehicle was found alight on Chapel Road in the suburb of Flat Bush (file image). Photo:

He was 26-year-old Kunal Khera of Manukau.

The vehicle was found alight on Chapel Road in the suburb of Flat Bush at around 8pm on Saturday night.

Cordons were up and a scene examination took place on Monday morning.

Police said they had been in contact with Khera's family in India, and were supporting them as best as they can.

Khera's death is being treated as unexplained and police are continuing to make enquiries.

Police said anyone with information should contact them.