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Dead body near police station

The body of a 60 year old at a stone’s throw distance from Namrup police station struck no less shock in the entire area on Sunday. Identified as Badal Konwar the body was spotted at a drain at 11.00 in the morning. According to his son Ujjal, his father was unwell for the last couple of days. The body was sent for post mortem. The police have started investigation to ascertain the circumstance.   

 

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