Youth Found Murdered Near Retwa River in Motihari
The body of Deepak Kumar was found with multiple stab wounds near the Retwa River in Motihari. Police suspect a personal dispute.
A sense of terror gripped the Jaisinghpur area of Motihari after the body of a young man was discovered on the banks of the Retwa River on Tuesday morning. The victim, identified as Deepak Kumar, was found bearing multiple stab wounds, leading to a frantic investigation by the local police.
A Mysterious Disappearance
The tragedy unfolded following a series of suspicious events on Monday night. According to the victim's family, Deepak, the son of Bhulan Sah and a resident of Jaisinghpur Khirua Bazar, was allegedly taken away from his home by three unidentified individuals. When he failed to return home, his family grew increasingly concerned, only to be met with a gruesome discovery the following morning.
Upon finding the body near the river, local villagers and distressed relatives immediately alerted the authorities to the crime scene.
Evidence Recovered at the Scene
The Turkauliya police station team, led by Station House Officer (SHO) Ranjeet Kumar and Sub-Inspector Manish Raj, arrived at the site to secure the area. During the preliminary sweep of the location, investigators recovered several items that may provide clues to the motive or the nature of the gathering prior to the murder:
- Multiple stab wounds on the victim's body.
- Traces of meat and snacks.
- Empty liquor pouches scattered at the scene.
To ensure a scientific approach to the investigation, a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was summoned to collect vital evidence and samples from the riverbank.
Police Investigation and Motive
The deceased's body has been transported to Motihari for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death and the timing of the assault. While the investigation is in its early stages, law enforcement officials are looking into various angles.
Sadar-1 DSP Dilip Kumar Singh stated that preliminary findings point toward a possible personal dispute as the trigger for the killing. The police are currently working to identify the three individuals who were seen accompanying Deepak on Monday night. A thorough investigation is underway to piece together the final moments of the victim's life and bring the perpetrators to justice.