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Crime
Bodies of Two Young Men Found in Pond Near Rath Mela
✍️ Dainik Bhaskar
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 10:02 PM
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Authorities recovered the bodies of two young men from a pond near the Rath Mela site, turning the festive occasion into a grim scene.
Police recovered the bodies of two young men from a pond near the Rath Mela site early this morning. The discovery came after local residents reported a foul odor and a dark patch in the water. The authorities have cordoned off the area and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the cause of death.
The incident has cast a shadow over the otherwise joyous celebrations of the Rath Mela, a popular local fair that attracts thousands of visitors each year. Officials have urged people to stay away from the pond until the investigation is complete.
No immediate cause of death has been announced, and the police are collecting evidence from the scene. They have requested that any witnesses or individuals who saw the bodies in the pond come forward to assist the investigation.
The incident has cast a shadow over the otherwise joyous celebrations of the Rath Mela, a popular local fair that attracts thousands of visitors each year. Officials have urged people to stay away from the pond until the investigation is complete.
No immediate cause of death has been announced, and the police are collecting evidence from the scene. They have requested that any witnesses or individuals who saw the bodies in the pond come forward to assist the investigation.