Missing Laborer Found Dead Near River Bank in Bihar's Supaul
The body of Upendra Sada, a missing laborer from Bihar's Supaul district, was found near a river bank. Police have launched a forensic probe.
The search for a missing laborer in Bihar's Supaul district ended in tragedy on Tuesday when the body of Upendra Sada was discovered near the banks of the Kherdaha river. The grim discovery was made adjacent to the Vishwanath temple, sending shockwaves through the local community.
A Disappearance During Festivities
Upendra Sada, a resident of Ward Number 15 in Hatwariya Panchayat under the Pipra police station area, had been missing since Navami during the Durga Puja festival. A hardworking man who supported his family as both a laborer and a woodcutter, Sada had traveled to Kunhet village for work but never returned home.
His disappearance triggered an immediate and desperate search. His family, supported by fellow villagers, combed the area for days before officially filing a missing person report at the local police station.
Grim Discovery by Locals
The silence of the search was broken on Tuesday when locals, while walking toward their fields, spotted a body lying by the river bank. They immediately alerted the authorities, leading to the arrival of the Pipra police.
Station House Officer Kishore Kumar took charge of the scene and promptly requested the assistance of the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team. The forensic experts spent time at the site collecting evidence and samples to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
Family Left in Mourning
The death of Upendra Sada has left his family devastated. The son of the late Munar Sada, he is survived by his wife, Rukiya Devi, and six children. While three of his children are married, three others remain unmarried and dependent on the family.
Police Investigation Underway
The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to establish the exact cause of death. Speaking on the matter Tuesday afternoon, Gaurav Gupta, the Deputy Superintendent of Police for Special Crimes and Cyber Cell, described the case as sensitive.
DSP Gupta emphasized that the investigation is currently ongoing and stated that confirmed facts regarding the incident would be disclosed only after the probe is completed and the autopsy reports are finalized.