A Nadawa family is in deep shock after a family member was found dead on Sawani Serea Road early this morning.

40 year old Shalesh Prakash went to work yesterday and close family members said everything was fine until he went missing late in the evening.

Prakash, the father of two worked as a crane operator at Rups Big Bear and was expected to return home yesterday afternoon.

Family members of Prakash have no idea as to how he ended up at Sawani Serea road.

Police have confirmed that Prakash had some visible injuries on his body and they have not ruled out foul play.

A post mortem examination of the deceased is expected to be carried out tomorrow.