The body of a man was discovered in a tunnel on Kolkata Metro's Blue Line early on Friday. Officials found the body at approximately 2:15 AM. It was located during an inspection by engineering staff.
The inspection took place between the Park Street and Esplanade stations, after regular service hours.
The police were immediately notified. The body was recovered by officers from the New Market police station. It has since been sent for a post-mortem examination. The deceased is believed to be around 35 years old. His identity has not yet been established.
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Authorities are now investigating the incident. A key question is how the man managed to get into the middle of the tunnel without being detected.
Officials are working to identify him. His photograph has been circulated to police stations across Kolkata and surrounding districts. The tragic discovery did not cause any disruption to the metro service. Morning operations on the Blue Line, which runs from Dakshineswar to Sahid Khudiram station, continued as scheduled.
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