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Crime
Newborn’s Body Discovered in Bush Near Road in Gopalganj, Police Investigate
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 05:01 PM
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A newborn’s corpse was found in a bush near Jamunaha market in Gopalganj’s Kateya police station area on Tuesday, prompting a police investigation and community‑assisted funeral arrangements.
On Tuesday, a lifeless newborn was discovered concealed in a bush close to Jamunaha market in the Kateya police‑station jurisdiction of Gopalganj, Bihar. The body was spotted by a group of boys who had gone fishing in the nearby waterway and immediately reported the finding to local authorities.
Police teams arrived promptly, cordoned off the area and began a formal investigation. Investigators are collecting forensic evidence and interviewing witnesses, while efforts are under way to identify any persons of interest linked to the tragic incident. The police have not released details about potential suspects, but have confirmed that the search for the responsible parties is ongoing.
Local residents were mobilised to ensure the child received a dignified last rite. With the cooperation of villagers, the police facilitated a funeral according to community customs. Authorities have appealed for any additional information that could aid the probe, emphasizing the need for community support in solving the case.
Police teams arrived promptly, cordoned off the area and began a formal investigation. Investigators are collecting forensic evidence and interviewing witnesses, while efforts are under way to identify any persons of interest linked to the tragic incident. The police have not released details about potential suspects, but have confirmed that the search for the responsible parties is ongoing.
Local residents were mobilised to ensure the child received a dignified last rite. With the cooperation of villagers, the police facilitated a funeral according to community customs. Authorities have appealed for any additional information that could aid the probe, emphasizing the need for community support in solving the case.