Body of 47-year-old journalist found

Body of a 47-year-old sports journalist was found lying in Vidur Nagar area of the city, police said on Sunday.

The body of journalist Lokendra Bayas was recovered from CAT Road area near Vidur Nagar, Rajendra Nagar police station in-charge, Kamlesh Sharma adding that Bayas was associated with an eveninger.

Police suspect that he died as a result of some illness. "However, the exact cause will be known only after getting the autopsy report," Sharma said.

The last rites of Bayas, known for his unique style of writing sports copies, were performed on Sunday at a local crematorium.

Bayas is survived by his wife, a son and two daughters.