Migrant worker found hanging with hands tied behind back in Gujarat's Raysan; probe on

GANDHINAGAR: A 42-year-old migrant worker was found hanging from a tree at a farmhouse near a construction site in Raysan with his hands tied behind his back. The deceased was identified as Jagdev Paswan, a native of Amethi, Uttar Pradesh.

Police said Paswan had a red scarf (gamcha) around his neck. Infocity police station and the local crime branch began a probe and questioned about six persons.


According to the FSL's preliminary opinion, Paswan may have climbed the tree himself and fashioned a noose by tearing a portion of the scarf. The remaining piece was allegedly used to tie his own hands in a manner suggesting self-restraint to prevent escape during the act.

Relatives told police that Paswan suffered from mental health issues and often expressed fear that someone was trying to kill him. Police also learnt that he earlier was involved in a dispute between a contractor and a builder in Bihar and reportedly received threats.