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Crime
Newborn calf carcass found in sack in Damoh's Shobha Nagar, police launch probe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 11:35 PM
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A newborn calf’s dead body was discovered inside a sack in Shobha Nagar, Damoh on Wednesday morning, prompting local police to begin an investigation and review nearby CCTV footage.
The morning of Wednesday saw a shocking find in the Shobha Nagar locality of Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, where a sack containing the corpse of a newborn calf was uncovered by residents. The discovery quickly drew attention from local authorities and sparked widespread curiosity in the neighbourhood.
Tehsildar (TI) Mansi Kumar of Kotwali arrived at the scene shortly after the report was lodged. Police officials secured the area, documented the evidence and, following standard procedure, buried the carcass before commencing a formal inquiry.
Investigators have launched a forensic examination to determine the cause of death and any possible criminal intent. As part of the probe, they are reviewing CCTV recordings from nearby shops and streets to trace any suspicious activity leading up to the incident.
Local residents expressed unease over the incident, describing it as an unusual and unsettling event for the otherwise quiet residential area. Authorities have assured the public that the investigation will be thorough and that any findings will be communicated promptly.
Tehsildar (TI) Mansi Kumar of Kotwali arrived at the scene shortly after the report was lodged. Police officials secured the area, documented the evidence and, following standard procedure, buried the carcass before commencing a formal inquiry.
Investigators have launched a forensic examination to determine the cause of death and any possible criminal intent. As part of the probe, they are reviewing CCTV recordings from nearby shops and streets to trace any suspicious activity leading up to the incident.
Local residents expressed unease over the incident, describing it as an unusual and unsettling event for the otherwise quiet residential area. Authorities have assured the public that the investigation will be thorough and that any findings will be communicated promptly.