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Crime
Elderly Man Found Dead in Satna Home Near Pashupatinath Temple, Police Suspect Murder
✍️ Amar Ujala · Satna
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM
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A 65-year‑old man living alone was discovered dead in his Satna house, with the body appearing three to four days old. Police suspect foul play after finding injuries and blood stains, and a forensic team is gathering evidence.
Satna police received a report of a dead body inside a house near the Pashupatinath Temple on Monday. The deceased was identified as a 65-year-old man who lived alone in the premises. Preliminary examination indicated that the body had been there for three to four days.
Investigators observed multiple injuries on the corpse and noted fresh blood stains on the floor and walls of the room. These findings prompted the police to treat the case as a possible homicide rather than a natural death.
A forensic team was immediately dispatched to the scene to collect biological and trace evidence. The team is conducting autopsy and laboratory analysis to determine the exact cause of death and to identify any weapon or assailant involved.
Authorities have sealed the house and are interviewing neighbours and any potential witnesses. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in solving the case.
The incident has raised concerns among local residents about safety in the area, prompting calls for increased patrolling and community vigilance.
Investigators observed multiple injuries on the corpse and noted fresh blood stains on the floor and walls of the room. These findings prompted the police to treat the case as a possible homicide rather than a natural death.
A forensic team was immediately dispatched to the scene to collect biological and trace evidence. The team is conducting autopsy and laboratory analysis to determine the exact cause of death and to identify any weapon or assailant involved.
Authorities have sealed the house and are interviewing neighbours and any potential witnesses. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in solving the case.
The incident has raised concerns among local residents about safety in the area, prompting calls for increased patrolling and community vigilance.