Chuadanga, Apr 18 (V7N)- The hanging body of a policeman, identified as Shamim Hossain (30), was recovered from the Joynagar Police Checkpost Barracks in Darshan, Chuadanga on Friday morning.

Police sources said the body was found around 8 am in a room on the second floor of the immigration building adjacent to the checkpost. Shamim, a resident of Jhutiadanga village in Mirpur upazila of Kushtia, had been living in that room for the past six months since joining duty in the area.

Colleagues became suspicious after Shamim failed to report for duty. Upon checking his room around 8:30 am, they discovered him hanging and immediately reported the incident.

Chuadanga District Superintendent of Police Khandaker Golam Maula confirmed the incident and said he visited the scene around 10 am to gather details.

Authorities are currently investigating the cause of death. No further information has been released regarding whether any foul play is suspected.

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