BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 21st November 2025: Kailashahar Mini Market was gripped by shock and panic on Friday morning after the body of a man was found hanging from the veranda of a public toilet inside the busy vegetable market.
The deceased has been identified as Sujit Shabdakar (35), a resident of Mohanpur Kanjirgaon in Kailashahar. Local residents first spotted the body hanging in the early hours and quickly spread the news across social media, drawing a large crowd of curious onlookers to the scene.
Sujit’s elder brother Birendra Shabdakar rushed to the market after hearing of the incident. He told reporters that his younger brother had been missing since Thursday night despite extensive searches. On reaching the spot, he immediately recognized the body as his brother’s.
The recovery has raised suspicions among locals, with many questioning whether the death was a straightforward case of suicide. Some residents pointed to the posture of the body and the surrounding circumstances, suggesting the possibility that Sujit may have been murdered and then hung to stage the scene. Community members have stressed the need for a thorough investigation before drawing any conclusions.
The incident has triggered widespread alarm in the heart of Kailashahar, leaving traders, pedestrians, and residents shaken. Concerns have also been raised about public safety and security measures in the busy marketplace.
Police arrived at the scene and removed the body, which has been sent to Unakoti District Hospital for post-mortem examination. Authorities confirmed that the body will be handed over to the family after the autopsy.
Police officials stated that only after the investigation will it be clear whether the case is suicide or homicide. Meanwhile, the mysterious death has cast a tense shadow over Kailashahar Mini Market, with the area remaining on edge.
