Delhi Police responded to a distress PCR call reporting a ladies’ toilet locked from the inside with a strong foul smell emanating from the MRS Inderlok Sulabh toilet complex near Inderlok Metro Station. Upon arriving at the scene, the police team forced open the door and discovered the dead body of an unknown male, approximately 40 years old, hanging inside. Preliminary investigations indicate the deceased was the caretaker of the washroom facility, last seen alive two days prior according to a witness statement.
The incident unfolded on Saturday evening around 5:33 PM when the call was received at the NSP Metro police station. Officers from the local thana rushed to the Netaji Subhash Place Metro vicinity, specifically the Sulabh toilet complex at Inderlok. The door, secured from within, required breaking to gain entry. Inside, the body was found in a hanging position, prompting immediate action from the crime team who conducted an on-site inspection.
Following the inspection, the body was carefully removed and transported to BSA Hospital mortuary for preservation over 72 hours. This step allows time for formal identification and post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Police are coordinating with Delhi Metro officials to verify the man’s identity, believed to be the complex’s caretaker based on initial evidence and witness accounts. He had not been seen since two days before the discovery, raising questions about the timeline of events.
An FIR has been registered under Section 194 BNSS, which pertains to investigations into unnatural deaths or suicides. The provision mandates a thorough probe, including magisterial inquest where required. No foul play has been ruled out yet, as the prima facie hanging could indicate suicide, but the locked door and delayed discovery necessitate detailed forensic analysis. The crime scene was meticulously documented, with fingerprints, samples, and photographs collected for further lab testing.
Eyewitnesses reported the overpowering odor alerted passersby, leading to the PCR call. The location, a busy public toilet complex adjacent to the bustling Inderlok Metro Station, sees heavy commuter footfall daily. Local authorities have cordoned off the area, and metro operations remain unaffected, though the incident has sparked concerns over public facility maintenance and safety. Delhi Police have urged anyone with information on the deceased to come forward, emphasizing ongoing efforts to piece together the last movements of the caretaker.
Further investigation continues, with post-mortem results expected to provide clarity on whether asphyxiation by hanging was self-inflicted or otherwise. Metro officials are assisting in cross-verifying employment records to confirm identity swiftly. Updates will follow as new details emerge from the probe.
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