A wave of shock and speculation gripped Titlagarh town on Saturday morning after the body of a local jhalmuri (puffed rice snack) vendor was found hanging from the railway overbridge in the heart of the city.
According to eyewitnesses, early morning walkers spotted the lifeless body dangling from the bridge and immediately alerted the police. The deceased was identified as a long-time street vendor known for selling jhalmuri in the area.
Police arrived at the scene and launched an investigation. While the initial appearance suggests suicide, the presence of injuries on the lower limbs has raised suspicions of foul play. Authorities are probing whether the man was murdered and then hung to stage the scene or if it was a case of self-harm.
The exact cause of death remains unknown, and forensic analysis is underway. Meanwhile, the incident has sparked widespread discussion among locals, with many questioning the circumstances surrounding the vendor’s death.
Titlagarh police have assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted to uncover the truth.
