Mumbai, Aug 19 (PTI) A 29-year-old naval sailor was found hanging in Colaba Naval Area in the early hours of Wednesday, said a defence spokesperson.

"Prime facie it appears to be a case of suicide. A statutory board of inquiry is being ordered," he said.

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"A case has been also registered with the local police," he added.

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