Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor Sanjay Das is found dead at his home in Kolkata, and police suspect suicide. Multiple outlets report that Das’s body is discovered at his residence, including claims that he was hanging. Sources describe early indications pointing to self-harm, with family members and local residents linking his death to distress amid alleged pressure related to land-grab and extortion allegations. One outlet also identifies him as the chairman-in-council of the civic body and reports that after the body was found, he is taken to a private hospital, where he is declared dead on arrival.
The reports present the death as a suspected suicide, while noting that officials are still establishing the circumstances. The information cited in the articles is largely based on initial findings and statements attributed to family and locals, with the case pending further police investigation.
