Missing Man Found Dead in Narkatiaganj Pond
A man missing for four days was found dead in a pond near Gopala Brahma Sthan in Narkatiaganj. Police have ordered a post-mortem to determine the cause.
The search for a missing middle-aged man in Bihar's Narkatiaganj ended in tragedy on Friday when his body was discovered floating in a local pond. The victim, identified as Chanar Mahto, had been missing for four days, leaving his family in a state of desperation as they scoured multiple locations in hopes of finding him.
Discovery Near Prayer Pavilion
Chanar Mahto, a resident of Ward Number 2, vanished earlier in the week, prompting his relatives to launch an intensive search. The grim discovery was made by locals who were walking toward nearby fields and spotted a body in the water near the Gopala Brahma Sthan prayer pavilion.
Upon seeing the body, the witnesses immediately alerted members of the prayer committee. The committee members acted quickly to recover the body from the pond and subsequently informed the local authorities.
Family in Shock
The recovery of the body has plunged the victim's family into deep distress. Among those present at the scene were the victim's daughter-in-law, Kavita Devi, and Verma Prasad, as the community gathered to support the grieving family.
Police Investigation Underway
Local police arrived at the scene to take charge of the situation. While the circumstances surrounding the discovery lead to preliminary suspicions of drowning, officials are cautious about confirming the cause of death.
The police have stated that the exact reason for the death will only be clear after a detailed medical examination. The body has been sent for a post-mortem report, and an official investigation has been initiated to determine the sequence of events that led to the man's disappearance and death.