Mumbai: Panic spread in the Pratiksha Nagar area of Mumbai after the highly decomposed body of an unidentified man was found inside a roadside gutter on Friday evening.

According to Wadala TT Police, they received a call from a local resident complaining about a strong foul smell coming from the gutter. Suspecting something suspicious, the police rushed to the spot and discovered the badly decomposed body.

Due to the advanced stage of decomposition, identifying the deceased has become difficult. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and the police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) while investigating whether the case involves murder or accidental death. Further investigation is underway.