The body of a man was found on Saturday beside the Kolong River in the Nagaon district of Assam.

According to reports, the body was found under the bridge over the river near Nehru Bali area in Nagaon town.

The deceased has been identified as Yogen Roy, a resident of Bhaganiya Chuk in Nagaon. He had been reportedly missing for the last seven days.

Officials informed that the cause of death was yet to be ascertained.

It may be noted that last month, a youth's body was mysteriously found in Guwahati’s Basistha area. According to sources, the body was found in a drain with a rod pierced into his body.

It was suspected that the youth died in a freak accident, police said, adding that he was in an inebriated state.