GUWAHATI: An unidentified man was found dead inside a parked car in the Athgaon area of Guwahati on the morning of Wednesday, April 29, triggering concern among locals.
According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle had reportedly been stationed at the spot since the previous night. The situation came to light in the morning when passersby noticed a man inside the car in an unconscious state.
Locals immediately alerted the police, following which a team from Pan Bazaar Police Station rushed to the spot and took control of the situation.
Speaking to GPlus, eyewitness Ankit Singh said, “The vehicle had been standing near the Vishwaratna Hotel since last night. We don’t know clearly what had happened. In the morning, people saw a person trapped inside the car in an unconscious state. We immediately informed the police who took the body with them.”
A senior police officer from Pan Bazaar Police Station stated that information about the incident was received around 10:00 AM. “A team of officers immediately rushed to the spot and took the situation under control. We broke open the car window and rescued the person, who was already dead. The body has been sent for post-mortem to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained,” the officer said.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident, and further details are awaited.