A mysterious death of a 40-year-old man in Laugang Barua Para area under Shantirbazar subdivision of South Tripura district has created tension and shock among local residents.

The deceased has been identified as Tutan Saha, aged around 40. According to reports, Tutan returned home from the market on Sunday night like any other day and went to sleep in his room. However, when the door of his room remained unopened even by 8 am on Monday, family members became suspicious.

Later, family members entered the room through another door and found Tutan lying on the floor in an unconscious state. He was found unresponsive.

Locals said that Tutan had been married earlier, but his wife had passed away. His family members claimed that he had no known disputes with anyone or any family-related issues.

After receiving information, police from Shantirbazar Police Station reached the spot and recovered the body. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination.

Police said that it would be clear only after the post-mortem report and further investigation whether it was a case of suicide or if there was any other reason behind the death.

The incident has cast a pall of gloom over Laugang Barua Para area.