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Crime
Body of 10-Year-Old Child Found in Gachi, Samastipur; Family Suspects Murder
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 12:36 PM
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Police recovered the body of a missing 10‑year‑old boy in Gachi, Samastipur district, on Saturday morning. The child showed signs of injuries and cuts, prompting relatives to suspect foul play.
Police in Samastipur’s Vidyapatanagar police station recovered the body of a 10‑year‑old boy on Saturday morning from the village of Gachi. The child had been reported missing the previous Friday night and was found with visible injuries and cuts on his body.
The local authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and death. Family members have expressed concerns that the injuries may indicate foul play, and they have urged the police to treat the case as a homicide.
The Samastipur police have requested forensic teams to examine the body for any evidence that could clarify whether the injuries were accidental or intentional. They have also asked the public to come forward with any information that might help locate the child’s whereabouts before his death.
The incident has drawn attention to the safety of children in the district, prompting local officials to review security measures and community awareness programs.
The local authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and death. Family members have expressed concerns that the injuries may indicate foul play, and they have urged the police to treat the case as a homicide.
The Samastipur police have requested forensic teams to examine the body for any evidence that could clarify whether the injuries were accidental or intentional. They have also asked the public to come forward with any information that might help locate the child’s whereabouts before his death.
The incident has drawn attention to the safety of children in the district, prompting local officials to review security measures and community awareness programs.