A new tragedy has struck the capital. A young man reported missing since Monday evening and actively searched for by family and friends was found dead early Tuesday morning in an alley in Andohatapenaka. The grim discovery was made around 4:45 a.m. by someone heading to open a water point. Authorities were alerted and rushed to the scene to conduct initial investigations. According to preliminary findings, the victim bore numerous wounds, strongly suggesting he was a victim of homicide. The exact circumstances of his death remain to be determined, and an investigation has been opened. According to information gathered, the young man had left his home Monday to collect a money transfer. Since his departure, he had given no sign of life, prompting his family to launch a search. Unfortunately, it ended with the discovery of his lifeless body. This new tragedy occurs in a particularly concerning context. In recent weeks, several cases of missing persons found dead have been reported in the Analamanga region. The case of Ntsoa, missing for several days before his remains were found at the morgue, along with other body discoveries following unexplained disappearances, fuel public anxiety. While each case has its own circumstances, their succession reinforces the sense of insecurity and raises many questions. Investigators must now determine whether the young man was killed in an ambush, robbery, or for another motive. Pending the investigation's conclusions, this new case underscores the need for heightened vigilance in the face of a surge in disappearances followed by discoveries of lifeless bodies in the capital.