Bishalgarh: The body of a young man was recovered from beneath a bridge at Bishalgarh Bazaar on Thursday morning, triggering panic in the area.
Traders who had come to open their shops early in the day noticed the youth lying motionless under the bridge. Word spread quickly through the market, drawing a crowd to the spot. Police were soon informed and a team rushed to the site.
Some locals claimed the deceased was one Sujan Pal, a resident of the area. However, his identity has not been officially confirmed, and police are yet to make any statement on the matter.
Officers cordoned off the area and began preliminary inquiries. The cause of death is not yet known, and it remains unclear whether the youth died of natural causes, an accident or foul play. Police are expected to send the body for post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause.
Investigators are also trying to establish the identity of the deceased and contact his family. Further details are likely to emerge once the investigation progresses.
Police have appealed to anyone with information about the youth to come forward and contact the nearest police station.