New Delhi witnessed a shocking incident on Tuesday morning when a driver’s body was discovered inside a Honda City car parked in the basement of Star City Mall in Mayur Vihar. The discovery sent ripples of fear through the bustling eastern Delhi neighborhood.
Around 8 AM, mall staff noticed the vehicle, which had been stationary since the previous night. With windows tightly shut and no signs of movement inside, suspicion grew. Upon forcing open the door, they found the man unresponsive. Closer inspection confirmed he had passed away.
Police from Mayur Vihar station rushed to the scene, securing the body and sending it for postmortem. Initial probes revealed no evidence of a struggle within the car. Authorities are exploring possibilities like suicide, suffocation due to sealed windows, or even foul play.
The car belongs to Gaurav, an employee at the HDFC Life office located in the mall complex. Reports indicate Gaurav had hired the deceased driver through an online service to operate the vehicle. The driver’s identity is yet to be officially confirmed.
Panic gripped the area as security was ramped up around the mall. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage to determine how long the car had been parked and are reaching out to the deceased’s family. They’re also probing for any enmities or rivalries that might have led to this tragedy.
The postmortem report will be crucial in unveiling the exact cause of death. For now, the incident remains a mystery, with police leaving no stone unturned in their thorough investigation.