Bhatkal: The body of an unidentified man aging around 55 to 60 was found near the taxi stand opposite to the KSRTC bus stand here on Sunday morning. It is suspected that the man had been to Bhatkal from a nearby village.

It is said that the person may have slept at the relevant place on Saturday night, where he breathed his last. The incident was reported on Sunday morning.

As soon as the incident was reported, police rushed to the spot and with the help of Municipal officials, the body was rushed to the morgue of Bhatkal Government Hospital.

A case has been registered and further investigation is underway.