Assam: Body of trailer handyman found in Margherita; police suspect foul play

In a tragic incident on Lakshmi Puja morning, the body of Sunil Kumar, a handyman from Muzaffarpur, was found under suspicious circumstances in Borgolai, Margherita. 

Sunil was linked with a trailer vehicle registered as HR 58B-2537.

According to reports, the trailer arrived at a stone quarry in Borgolai around 8 PM on October 15, 2024. Sunil Kumar reportedly left alone to have dinner after parking the vehicle. 

Early on October 16, his body was discovered on the ground, leading to suspicions of foul play.

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Blood stains were seen on the vehicle and the ground nearby, which raised the concerns of locals about a possible murder.

The Margherita Police, accompanied by a magistrate, reached the location to recover the body and started an investigation.

The investigation aims to determine the cause of death and whether it was accidental or deliberate. 

The police plan to question locals, the driver, and other witnesses to uncover the details surrounding Sunil Kumar’s death.