Unidentified Body Found in Drain at Kharagpur Gole Bazar; Police Probe Underway
Correspondent Ajay Chowdhury/30th April 2026

Kharagpur West Bengal : Tension and concern spread across the Janata Market locality in Gole Bazar, at Kharagpur, on Tuesday after the body of an unidentified individual was discovered in a large roadside drain, prompting immediate police action and sparking widespread discussion among local residents.
According to local sources, residents first noticed the body lying inside the drain during the day and promptly informed the police. Responding swiftly, a police team arrived at the scene and, with the assistance of local people, recovered the body from the drain.
According to preliminary reports, the identity of the deceased has not yet been established. The body has been taken into custody and sent for post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death.
Authorities have since launched an investigation to ascertain the identity of the individual and the circumstances under which the body came to be in the drain. Investigators are also examining whether any foul play was involved.
The incident has caused unease in the area, with many residents expressing shock and concern over the dead body. The presence of the dead body in a busy market locality has raised several questions, and locals are now awaiting further information from the police.



