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Crime
Elderly Man Found Dead Near Drain in Nalanda, Family Suspects Foul Play
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 03 Jul 2026, 02:16 PM
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A 60-year-old man was discovered deceased near a drain in Bihar's Nalanda district. His family suspects foul play, citing injuries on his face and a familial dispute.
The body of 60-year-old Jitan Mahto was found near a drain in the Deepnagar police station area of Nalanda district. Mahto had reportedly left his home around 8 PM the previous night and his body was discovered in the morning.
Family members have raised suspicions of murder, pointing to visible injuries on the deceased's face. They have also referenced an ongoing familial dispute as a potential motive.
Authorities have taken possession of the body and are awaiting the post-mortem report to ascertain the exact cause of death. Further investigation will be conducted based on the autopsy findings and statements from the family.
Family members have raised suspicions of murder, pointing to visible injuries on the deceased's face. They have also referenced an ongoing familial dispute as a potential motive.
Authorities have taken possession of the body and are awaiting the post-mortem report to ascertain the exact cause of death. Further investigation will be conducted based on the autopsy findings and statements from the family.