Siliguri, 23rd December: Sensation gripped the Naresh More area of Ashighar Outpost after the body of a youth was found hanging from a noose inside his house. The deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Prasanjit Sha.
Reportedly, Prasanjit was a student in Kolkata and had returned to his home in Siliguri for a vacation a few days ago. On Monday morning, his family members discovered his body hanging inside the house and immediately informed the police.
Upon receving the news, the police from Ashighar Outpost reached the scene, recovered the body, and sent it to Siliguri District Hospital. From there, it was transferred to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) for a post-mortem examination.
According to preliminary information from police sources, Prasanjit may have been under mental stress due to a love affair or another personal issue, which might have led him to take this extreme step. However, the exact cause will be determined after the post-mortem report is received.
When contacted, the family members refrained from commenting on the incident. The police of Ashighar Outpost are continuing their investigation into the matter.