A shocking discovery was made in Chakulia police station area of East Singhbhum district on Sunday morning, sending ripples of fear through the community. The body of Sunil Kumar Mahto, a resident of Purana Bazar, was found near the cow shelter of Dhyan Foundation at the airstrip. Authorities have now launched an intensive investigation into the incident.
Dr. Shalini Mishra, director of Dhyan Foundation, was the first to discover the body while on her morning walk towards the cow shelter. She immediately alerted the Chakulia police. Upon receiving the information, Inspector Manoj Kumar Gupta and Station House Officer Santosh Kumar arrived at the scene with a police team, cordoned off the area, and commenced their inquiry.
Initial findings at the crime scene include a mineral water bottle, snacks served on a leaf plate, and empty liquor bottles. This evidence strongly suggests that alcohol was consumed prior to the alleged murder. The Station House Officer confirmed that the deceased, Sunil Kumar Mahto, sustained clear injuries to his head, indicative of an attack with a sharp weapon or a heavy object, confirming it as a homicide. Police are currently canvassing the surrounding areas and investigating multiple angles to determine the motive behind the killing.