A man’s body was found on the road near the Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus, in ward 15 of Pokhara Metropolitan City on Monday morning.

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Hari Bahadur Basnet of the District Police Office, Kaski, the body of a man believed to be around 30 to 35 years old was discovered on the road adjacent to the wall of the Institute of Forestry.

A hammer was also found near the body, Basnet said, adding that the man has not yet been identified.

Police said an investigation is underway to determine whether it is a case of murder or an accident. Locals who saw the body early in the morning alerted the police.