43-year-old man found dead in alley in Little India

A 43-year-old man was discovered lifeless in an alley in Little India at about 8.15am on May 17.

The man showed no visible signs of external injury, although his face was swollen. The police cordoned off the area for investigations.

The incident occurred on Hindoo Road, a well-known area in Little India.

Mr Satish, 31, who runs an Indian restaurant nearby, told Shin Min Daily News that he had seen the man's body before the area was cordoned off by the police.

He said there were no apparent external injuries on the deceased, although his face was noticeably swollen.

"I remember there were no blood stains around the body. Next to him, there was a wallet and a lighter," said Mr Satish.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The police confirmed that the deceased was 43 years old and that preliminary investigations suggest that foul play is not suspected. Investigations are ongoing.