Unidentified body found at property sealed by bank
The body of an
unidentified man was found inside a house sealed by Canara Bank in the posh Ranjit Avenue D Block here on Friday.
The incident led to panic in the area, and also raised serious questions, as entry into the sealed house was supposedly strictly restricted. According to police sources, members of the bank’s management allegedly first took the body to Janata Hospital, where doctors confirmed that the man was dead.
Instead of informing the police, bank officials reportedly took the body to several hospitals.
Around 7 pm, the team reached Civil Hospital, where doctors reprimanded them, and immediately informed the police. Ranjit Avenue police station SHO Inspector Robin Hans said, upon receiving information, the police rushed to the spot and questioned bank officials.
Meanwhile, bank staff brought the body back to the sealed residence, where police surrounded them.
The post-mortem examination of the body is set to be carried out tomorrow. The deceased has not yet been identified.
As per the initial probe, the police found that Canara Bank had taken possession of the property two months ago due to non-payment of loan instalments by the owner.
An unidentified person had reportedly been living there for the past few days.
It is learnt that Satnam Singh of the bank’s recovery branch visited the property on Friday evening, and discovered the body inside.
Canara Bank DGM Sandeep Saxena said the matter had been brought to his notice, and a thorough inquiry will be conducted. Senior bank officials have also been informed.
