Police Investigate Unidentified Man Found Dead in Delhi Market

A man, estimated to be 35-40 years old, was found lifeless on a sidewalk in Old Delhi's Chitli Kabar Market. Despite no apparent signs of injury, authorities are seeking public help to identify him as investigations proceed.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 27-05-2026 12:12 IST | Created: 27-05-2026 12:12 IST
Police Investigate Unidentified Man Found Dead in Delhi Market
Acharya Dinesh Chandra Joshi
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In the early hours of Wednesday, officers in Old Delhi's Chitli Kabar Market discovered a deceased man on the pavement, drawing immediate police attention.

Head Constables Dinesh and Arvind, conducting their motorcycle patrol, came across the man, who appeared to be between 35 and 40 years old, lying unresponsive outside a shop. Although his body bore no visible injuries, the circumstances of his death remain unclear.

The deceased, dressed in everyday attire and slippers, has yet to be identified despite police consultations with local shopkeepers and residents. Law enforcement officials, aided by a crime team, gathered extensive photographic and video evidence from the scene.

Following standard procedures, the body was transported to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital's mortuary. With identification processes and an inquest ongoing, police urge public assistance in identifying the individual.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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