India News | French Chef Found Dead at Noida Residence

Noida, May 4 (PTI) A 66-year-old French national has been found dead at his rented accommodation in Noida, police officials said Thursday.

The body of the man, who worked as head chef at a bakery, was found by his landlord on Wednesday night after he noticed no outdoor activity by the foreigner for more than 24 hours, a police official said.

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"The deceased has been identified as Pierre Bernard Nvanen. He had been working at the bakery in Sector 2 since last October," the official said.

He had rented an accommodation in Sector 52, under Sector 24 police station limits, since October, according to the official.

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"On Wednesday night, his landlord checked on him but found the door locked from inside and no response to calls. He then opened the door using a duplicate key and Nvanen was found motionless on the bed," the police official added.

A forensic team visited the spot to inspect the case, while the local intelligence unit has informed the French Embassy in New Delhi about the episode, according to officials.

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