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19-year-old Air Force selectee Ankit Kumar found dead hanging near Morhar River, Gaya
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 09:01 PM
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Ankit Kumar, a 19-year-old from Imamganj in Gaya, who had cleared the Indian Air Force selection, was discovered dead, hanging from a tree on the Morhar River bank. Police have opened a probe into the suspicious circumstances.
Gaya district's Imamganj area was shaken on Tuesday when the lifeless body of 19-year-old Ankit Kumar was recovered from a tree on the banks of the Morhar River. Kumar, a resident of the locality, had recently cleared the Indian Air Force selection process and was slated to begin his training on November 15.
According to local reports, Kumar's family had been celebrating his achievement when the tragedy struck. The young man's body was discovered hanging from a tree, prompting immediate action by the district police. Officials have cordoned off the site and are conducting a forensic examination to determine the cause of death.
Police spokespersons stated that the investigation is being treated as a suspicious death, and all possible angles, including foul play, are being explored. The department has appealed to anyone with information to come forward.
The incident has sparked concern among other aspirants awaiting their own training schedules, highlighting the emotional toll that such sudden losses can have on families and communities.
Further details will be released as the inquiry progresses, and the Air Force has not issued an official comment on the matter yet.
According to local reports, Kumar's family had been celebrating his achievement when the tragedy struck. The young man's body was discovered hanging from a tree, prompting immediate action by the district police. Officials have cordoned off the site and are conducting a forensic examination to determine the cause of death.
Police spokespersons stated that the investigation is being treated as a suspicious death, and all possible angles, including foul play, are being explored. The department has appealed to anyone with information to come forward.
The incident has sparked concern among other aspirants awaiting their own training schedules, highlighting the emotional toll that such sudden losses can have on families and communities.
Further details will be released as the inquiry progresses, and the Air Force has not issued an official comment on the matter yet.