Man found dead in Kolkata Metro tunnel under mysterious circumstances, probe on
Kolkata (PTI): The body of a man was found in the tunnel of Kolkata Metro's Blue Line in the early hours of Friday, officials said.
The body was found between the Park Street and Esplanade stations during the inspection of the line by the metro's engineering staff after the service hours, around 2.15 am, they said.
"The New Market police station was informed after the body was spotted. Police recovered the body and sent it for post-mortem examination," an official said.
The man, believed to be around 35, is yet to be identified, police said.
It is being investigated how the man reached the middle of the tunnel evading detection, officials said.
Efforts were being made to identify the man, they said, adding that his photo has been shared with all police stations in Kolkata and the nearby districts.
The incident did not affect morning services on the Blue Line, which connects Dakshineswar to the Sahid Khudiram station near Garia.
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PM unveils development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore in Sikkim
Gangtok (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore in Sikkim while attending the closing ceremony of the state's 50 years of statehood celebrations.
The projects span a wide range of sectors such as infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, power, urban development, environment, tourism and agriculture, the officials said.
These projects are aimed at accelerating holistic and inclusive development in Sikkim.
The PM's visit marks an important milestone in the golden jubilee year of Sikkim's statehood and reflects the government's "continued commitment to the rapid and sustainable development of the Himalayan state", the officials said.
