Body of 23-year-old found hanging at Bishnupur residence

Kolkata: Mystery shrouds the death of a 23-year-old youth whose body was found hanging from the ceiling inside his house in Bishnupur, South 24-Parganas.

Police have started a case of unnatural death in this regard. According to the preliminary investigation, police suspect that the victim might have committed suicide after being jilted in love.

The victim, Asish Mondal (23), a resident of Joyrampur area might have in depression for the past few days,

police suspect.

On the fateful day, the family members knocked on the door of the victim repeatedly but he did not respond. They reported the matter to the local residents who in turn

informed police. Police personnel broke open the door only to find the victim hanging from the ceiling fan. The body was recovered and sent for an autopsy.

The investigating officers seized a laptop and a mobile phone from the victim's room. Police said the victim used to stay at his maternal uncles' house in South 24-Parganas for the past few months.

The family members of the victim told police the victim used to play various games on his mobile phone.

He also used to talk to his friends. Cops are yet to ascertain the exact cause behind him

committing suicide.

According to the preliminary investigation, police suspect that he had a relationship with a girl. The victim's family members told police that the youth often spoke on phone for nearly an hour during the night. They also heard him talking on phone on

Saturday night.

Police are investigating if he had taken the drastic step after the girl with whom he had a relationship refused

to continue it.

Police are waiting for the autopsy report which might throw some light on the death of the victim.

The investigating officers are also examining his mobile phone and laptop which might provide clues in

this connection.