Phansidewa, 17th October: A shocking incident has emerged from the Howdavita area of the Ghoshpukur Gram Panchayat, where the body of a local Panchayat member was found hanging from a tree. The deceased has been identified as Sanjeev Roy, a member of the Trinamool Congress party.
According to family members, Roy had distributed prasad (offerings) for Lakshmi Puja on Wednesday night. However, on Thursday morning, his body was found hanging in a tea garden. Subsequently, the police were notified and the body was recovered and sent for autopsy at the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH).
The incident has led to significant distress within the local community. Meanwhile, an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Roy’s death is currently underway.