Chandigarh, March 23 -- A 70-year-old international athlete from Haryana, Phool Kunwar, was found dead under suspicious circumstances on a railway track in Sonipat district on Monday, creating a wave of shock across the sporting community.

His body was discovered along the tracks between Rathdhana and Narela stations, bearing several deep injury marks. The Government Railway Police (GRP) rushed to the spot upon receiving information and took possession of the body for a post-mortem examination. The deceased athlete's family also reached Sonipat after being informed about the tragic incident.

According to family members, Kunwar, a resident of Bhiwani, had participated in the Khelo India Masters competition held in Chandigarh just a day ear...