Chandigarh, Jan. 10 -- Panic gripped the Manimajra motor market on Friday after a 35-year-old man was found dead under suspicious circumstances inside a parked Swift car near a showroom.

The deceased has been identified as Santalal, a native of Uttar Pradesh. According to information, Santalal had been working at a dhaba in the Manimajra motor market for a long time and often slept in and around the area after finishing work.

Locals said Santalal was addicted to alcohol. On Thursday night, after consuming liquor, he reportedly sat inside the parked Swift car and fell asleep. On Friday around 3 pm, car mechanic Ajit reached the vehicle to sit inside it. As he opened the door, Santalal was found lying unconscious. Ajit immediately informe...