MYSTERY DEEPENS AFTER CANTEEN WORKER FOUND DEAD INSIDE WEST BENGAL ASSEMBLY

November 2, 2026

KOLKATA: A shocking incident at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly has triggered concern after the body of a canteen worker was recovered from a washroom on Monday morning. The deceased was identified as Umeshchandra Das, who was reportedly found lying unconscious on the washroom floor.

According to police information, personnel from Hare Street Police Station recovered him and immediately shifted him to Kolkata Medical College and Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The incident has prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Police have registered an unnatural death case. Initial observations reportedly revealed no apparent external injury marks on the body. However, investigators are examining multiple possibilities, including sudden illness, accidental injury or possible foul play.

The Kolkata Police homicide investigation team and scientific wing personnel have visited the scene, collected samples and begun examining the surrounding circumstances. Senior police officials have also inspected the location.

A post-mortem examination was scheduled for Monday to establish the precise cause of death. The incident has raised questions about how such an occurrence took place inside the Assembly complex, a highly secured government premises. The investigation and post-mortem findings are expected to provide further clarity.