The deceased was identified as Salim, a resident of Chauhan Banger, Seelampur.
According to police, on Tuesday, information was received at Seelampur police station regarding a person falling in a drain in Brahmpuri following which a police team rushed to the spot.
“A rickshaw puller saw Salim falling in the nala. No foul play is suspected, so far,” said a senior police official.
“We have initiated proceedings under section 174 CrPC. The post-mortem examination was conducted and the dead body was handed over to the family members. However, the autopsy report is awaited,” the official added.
–IANS
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