Man Found Dead in Vehicle Parked for Civic Polls in Ranchi's Morabadi Ground
In a shocking incident in Ranchi, the body of a 50-year-old man was discovered inside a vehicle parked at Morabadi Ground on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Chandra Mohan, a resident of Khunti district. This discovery occurred amidst the civic polls, with approximately 500 vehicles stationed at the ground since Friday for election-related duties.
Details of the Incident and Police Investigation
According to police reports, Chandra Mohan was not directly involved in the polling process. He was a relative of the driver of the vehicle in which his body was found. The vehicle had been officially requisitioned for election duty and was parked alongside others allocated for polling arrangements at Morabadi Ground.
Lalpur police station officer-in-charge Rupesh Kumar provided further insights into the case. Eyewitnesses reported that Mohan had slept inside the vehicle overnight. He later stepped out for a morning walk and returned to rest inside the vehicle. When he did not emerge for an extended period, other drivers grew suspicious and attempted to wake him, only to find him unresponsive.
Ongoing Investigation and Autopsy
The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Police officials have stated that the investigation is ongoing, and the precise circumstances surrounding Mohan's death will be clarified once the autopsy report is available. Authorities are treating this as a sensitive case, given its occurrence during the civic election period, and are urging the public to await official findings.
This incident has raised concerns about safety and security measures at polling sites, highlighting the need for vigilance during such events. The police are continuing their inquiries to rule out any foul play and ensure a thorough understanding of the events leading to this tragic discovery.
