Sikkim: Elderly Man Found Dead Near Baichung Stadium in Namchi

NAMCHI: A tragic incident led to the discovery of a 50-year-old man's body near the backside of Bhaichung Stadium in Namchi on Saturday morning. The deceased has been identified as Man Bahadur Baraily, a resident of Upper Ghurpisey, Namchi.

Atish Rai, a resident of Boomtar, Namchi, reported the discovery to the police on Saturday at approximately 12:03 PM. A team under the leadership of SI Siddharth Subba promptly arrived at the scene to investigate upon receiving the report.

According to preliminary findings, Baraily may have died by suicide, as evidence indicates he attempted to hang himself from an electric pole using a nylon rope. Investigators believe the incident occurred the previous night. It appears the rope broke during the attempt, causing the body to fall to the ground. Parts of the rope were found attached to the electric pole, with a segment still around the deceased’s neck.

The investigation revealed further distressing details. Baraily’s wife, Ranu Maya Kami, had been admitted to the District Hospital in Namchi on November 20 following an alleged suicide attempt. Hospital authorities reported that she had a history of such attempts.

The police were informed that Baraily, who had been attending to his wife at the hospital, had gone missing around 2:00 AM on November 21.

The executive magistrate carried out the investigation at the scene in the presence of Baraily’s family. 

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