Half-Burnt Body of Unidentified Man Found in Under-Construction Building in Bagbazar

Baby Chakraborty | KalimNews | May 18, 2025 | Kolkata : A sense of unease gripped the Bagbazar area of North Kolkata on Saturday morning following the recovery of a half-burnt body from an under-construction multi-storey building on Nivedita Lane. The incident, which occurred around 9:25 a.m., has sparked fresh concerns in the locality, coming just days after the discovery of a woman’s body stuffed in a trolley bag in the same general vicinity.

According to eyewitness accounts, smoke was still emanating from around the deceased when local residents noticed the body. They made initial attempts to douse the flames using water before alerting the authorities. Responding swiftly, personnel from the Shyampukur Police Station reached the location, recovered the body, and sent it for autopsy.

The identity of the deceased man, believed to be approximately 55 years old, remains unknown at this time. While the cause of death has not yet been confirmed, initial police suspicions suggest the possibility of murder, with the body allegedly set on fire in a suspected attempt to destroy evidence. Investigators have not ruled out other possibilities, including suicide, but circumstances surrounding the locked gate of the building have added complexity to the case.

The site remains under police examination, and forensic teams are expected to assist in gathering further evidence. No arrests have been made so far, and authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward as they work to piece together the sequence of events leading to the incident.

The case has caused significant alarm among residents, especially given the recent violent incident in the same area. Law enforcement has assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway and that maintaining safety and order in the locality remains a priority.