The body of an Australian man has been discovered by a roadside near a resort in north-west India.
Michael James O’Toole, 59, was found dead with an injured lower back in the city of Udaipur on Sunday.
His family, from Melbourne, have been contacted by Indian police through the Australian High Commission in India, The Herald Sun reported.
The body of an Australian man has been discovered by a roadside near a resort in north-west India
Michael James O’Toole, 59, was found dead with an injured lower back in the city of Udaipur on Sunday
Mr O’Toole’s sister gave the go ahead for doctors to perform an autopsy, which was conducted Tuesday night.
Authorities are yet to receive the doctors’ report.
His body was found by a passing Ambulance who informed police.
‘We received the information of dead body around 8am and within 15 minutes we were on the spot,’ Investigating Officer Ram Singh said.
Police confirmed his clothes were intact and was in possession of his wallet, which ruled out a case of theft.
‘As far as I know, his sister is coming to India. She has told us that Michael loves India and family is planning to do his last rites in India only,’ Officer Singh said.
His family, from Melbourne, have been contacted by Indian police through the Australian High Commission in India
‘The family is in shocking condition, they are disturbed with the news.’
It is believed his sister was present for his last rites on Wednesday.
Police said Mr O’Toole arrived in Udaipur on June 6 and stayed in several locations.
They confirmed they were trying to piece together his movements by circulating his images in nearby hotels in an attempt to gather information.