Phansidewa, 26th March: A tragic incident occurred in Phansidewa, where a man lost his life while fishing. He drowned in a water body adjacent to the Mahananda Canal, causing a stir in the Banik Jote area. The deceased has been identified as Prosenjit Sarkar.
According to reports, Prosenjit Sarkar went fishing late on Tuesday night with two companions in a water body near Banik Jote. While spreading a fishing net, he slipped and fell into the deep water. Despite attempts by his companions, they were unable to rescue him.
Following the incident, family members informed the Phansidewa police station. The police recovered the body on Wednesday and sent it to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) for autopsy. Meanwhile, Phansidewa police have initiated an investigation into the matter.
