TNNLudhiana: Panic gripped Samrala Chowk area after the body of an unidentified man was found in a park beneath a flyover on Thursday. Police said passersby noticed the man on a bench and alerted authorities. By the time police reached the spot, the man was dead.Area resident Dr Sahil said he received information about the incident and informed the police. He claimed that the park is frequented by drug addicts and that a body had been found in the same area about three days ago.Acting on the information, a police team rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area. An official said they received a call from the control room regarding an unconscious person in the park, following which the body was taken into custody and a probe initiated.Police did not find any identity proof, mobile phone or narcotics on the body. Officials said CCTV footage from the surrounding area is being scanned, and residents are being questioned to establish the man’s identity and circumstances leading to his death.The body has been kept in the mortuary of the civil hospital for 72 hours for identification. Police said the exact cause of death would be ascertained after receipt of the postmortem report. MSID:: 130905347 413 |
