LUMDING, November 7: The body of an unidentified elderly woman was recovered from Platform No. 3 of Lumding Railway Junction, triggering concern in the area.
According to reports, the body was recovered near the foot overbridge on Platform No. 3 on the night of November 3, following information received from the station master.
The woman was estimated to be around 70 years old. She was of a thin build, had a dark complexion and white hair. At the time of recovery, she was wearing a pink sweater and a yellow sari.
A medical officer at Lumding Railway Hospital subsequently declared her dead. The body was then sent to Diphu Medical College and Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
The body has been kept in the mortuary for 72 hours to facilitate identification. However, her identity and the exact cause of death remain unknown.
Anyone who can identify the deceased woman, or whose family member is missing, has been urged to contact the concerned railway police.
