A sense of shock gripped Rewari railway station late Wednesday night when an elderly man was found dead on a platform bench. Railway authorities and commuters were alerted after the man, estimated to be between 60 and 65 years old, was discovered in an unresponsive state on the section of the platform heading towards Delhi. Local Government Railway Police (GRP) officials arrived promptly to investigate the scene.
- Incident location: Platform number six and seven at Rewari Railway Station.
- Deceased description: Male, approximately 60-65 years of age.
- Current status: Body shifted to the Civil Hospital mortuary for identification and further investigation.
- Police action: CCTV footage analysis and local inquiries are underway to ascertain the identity of the deceased.
Investigation and Police Action
According to the investigating officer, Head Constable Anita, the police received information about the deceased late Wednesday night. Upon arrival, the GRP team conducted a thorough search of the area and the personal belongings of the deceased. No identification documents or personal items were recovered from the scene, making it difficult for authorities to establish his identity or contact his family members.
Preliminary findings suggest that the man appeared to be sleeping on the bench before he passed away. The body showed no visible signs of injury, leading police to believe there was no immediate evidence of foul play. However, as a standard procedure for such cases, the body has been placed in the Civil Hospital Rewari mortuary while the search for his relatives continues.
CCTV Scrutiny Underway
To piece together the events leading to the man’s death, the GRP is currently scrutinizing CCTV footage from the station premises. Investigators are trying to determine exactly when the elderly man arrived at the station and whether he was accompanied by anyone. Additionally, the police are conducting inquiries in the nearby areas to see if any local residents or regular commuters recognize the individual.
The authorities have confirmed that further legal proceedings will only be initiated once the identity of the deceased is confirmed. The police are urging anyone with information regarding the elderly man to come forward and assist in the investigation to help ensure he is reunited with his family for final rites.