The body of an unidentified man, believed to be a van driver, was discovered in his vehicle near the Chandni Chowk Metro Station in Kolkata. The incident was reported to the Bowbazar Police Station. Authorities promptly arrived at the scene and have since taken the body for post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death.
According to initial reports, the body was found lying on a van-rickshaw, a common mode of transport in the city. The deceased's identity remains unknown, and police are currently working to ascertain his name and address. The discovery was made by passersby who noticed the motionless figure and alerted the police.
In a separate but related incident, another unidentified van driver's body was found near the Hare Street Police Station. Locals reported seeing the body lying on the street since the early hours of the morning. Upon being informed, police arrived at the scene to begin their investigation. Preliminary investigations suggest the man may have died due to illness while in his van.
Authorities from the Hare Street Police Station are now trying to locate the owner of the van to gather more information about the deceased. The police are also examining the possibility of any foul play, although initial observations point towards natural causes. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to confirm the exact cause of death.