Body of Missing 41-Year-Old Found in Jharkhand Forest
A 41-year-old man missing for three days was found dead in a forest in Jharkhands West Singhbhum district, prompting a police investigation.
Chaibasa, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : The body of a 41-year-old man, reported missing for three days, was discovered in a forest in the Tonto police area of West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Barika Laguri, a resident of Jambira village. Following the recovery, police took possession of the body and sent it to the sadar hospital in Chaibasa for a post-mortem examination after completing necessary legal formalities.
According to reports, Laguri left his home on Thursday for some urgent work but did not return. Concerned family members began searching for him late that night, reaching out to relatives and checking nearby villages and possible locations. Despite extensive efforts, they could not find any trace of him, raising fears of a potential tragedy.
The situation came to light when some villagers, who were in the forest for work on Saturday evening, stumbled upon a body. They immediately informed the deceased’s family and other villagers. Upon arrival, the family identified the body as that of Barika Laguri, and they promptly alerted local police.
Officers from the Tonto police station arrived at the scene on Sunday and took the body into custody. Family members expressed that they were unaware of the circumstances surrounding Laguri’s death. Police officials stated that the case appears suspicious at first glance, prompting a thorough investigation into potential homicide, accident, or other factors. The true cause of death will be clarified once the post-mortem report is available. Meanwhile, police are meticulously examining every detail of the case.
