Gorakhpur: The body of a timber trader, Manoj Vishwakarma (55), was found lying in a pool of blood inside his house in Ismailpur under Kotwali police station limits on Wednesday morning. Neighbours alerted police around 11 am after noticing blood near the main door of his two-storey house.A forensic team inspected the scene and investigation suggested that in an intoxicated state, Manoj died after falling down the stairs, sustaining a fatal injury as his head hit an iron gate.According to Kotwali circle officer Omkar Dutt Tiwari, more than 25 sachets of liquor were found in a room on the first floor. Manoj was sitting near the staircase and having dinner late at night when he lost balance and fell down the stairs, and his head struck the iron gate near the entrance, causing fatal injuries. As nobody was present at home, he could not receive timely assistance.Meanwhile, Manoj’s mother, Savitri Devi, alleged his elder daughter Anshika, who had arrived at the house two days earlier with two boys, might have been involved in his death. She also claimed that a property dispute involving Manoj’s wife could have been a factor. Police have not confirmed these allegations.Manoj’s brother Anil said Manoj’s wife, Sunita, had been living at her parental home in Ranchi with their children for around six months because of frequent domestic disputes. Anil said he reached the house after receiving information on Wednesday and found blood coming from the gate. He entered the house using a ladder placed outside and found Manoj lying dead near the entrance. He added that Manoj consumed excessive alcohol.The body has been sent for post mortem.
About The Author
