Phansidewa, 19th April: The Bidhannagar area under Phansidewa block was gripped with panic when the lifeless body of a tea worker, identified as Manoj Prasad, was discovered hanging from a noose at Bara Line. The deceased had been employed as a labourer at the Sayedabad Tea Estate.
Reportedly this morning, Manoj Prasad did not respond to attempts made to contact him by knocking on his door. Upon entering the house by force, locals discovered that he had taken his own life by hanging himself. The police were subsequently informed.
Upon receiving the news, the Bidhannagar Investigation Center police arrived at the scene, recovered the body and transported it to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital for post-mortem. The police have initiated an investigation into the entire incident.