Mohali, June 14 -- Zirakpur police recovered the body of a man lying along the 200-foot Airport Road around 11 am on Friday. The body was found near Jhopri Restaurant.

The deceased was later identified as Avdhesh Rai, a 43-year-old Bihar native. He had been residing in Zirakpur and was employed as an electrician near Amity University.

According to investigating officer Rajesh Chauhan, the body was found lying near the roadside. Preliminary investigation suggests that Rai may have been the victim of a hit-and-run accident. Police believe he was struck by an unknown vehicle that fled the spot after the collision.

Nearby workers stated that Rai appeared to be drunk and was seen going to the roadside multiple times. The police have sent th...