The body of a middle-aged man was discovered inside a house in the Podiwada neighbourhood, within the Kotwali police station area, on Friday night. The discovery was made after a foul smell emanating from the residence alerted family members.

The Discovery

The deceased has been identified as 51-year-old Anil Kumar, a resident of Podiwada.

Circumstances: On Friday night, a strong foul odour coming from Anil’s room prompted his nephew, Sudhir, to investigate. Upon entering the premises, he found his uncle dead.

Living Situation: According to the police, Anil was unmarried and lived alone in his specific portion of the house. His brother and his family reside in a separate part of the same property.

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Police Investigation

Following the discovery, the police and local residents were immediately informed. Station House Officer (SHO) Jitendra Kumar arrived at the scene to conduct an initial inquiry.

Action Taken: The body has been recovered and sent to the mortuary.

Next Steps: SHO Kumar stated that the exact cause of death remains unclear at this stage and will only be confirmed once the post-mortem report is available.

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