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Unknown Body Recovered from Diggi Reservoir in Gaya, Bihar Raises Concerns
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gaya
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 03:45 PM
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A lifeless, unidentified individual was retrieved from Diggi reservoir in Gaya’s Civil Line police area on Thursday morning, prompting a post‑mortem investigation.
Gaya district’s Civil Line police jurisdiction reported that early Thursday morning a body, belonging to an unidentified person, was found floating in Diggi reservoir. Local residents assisted police in pulling the corpse ashore, after which it was handed over to forensic officials for a post‑mortem examination.
Authorities have not disclosed any details about the victim’s identity, age, or possible cause of death. The police spokesperson said that the investigation is ongoing and that the post‑mortem report will determine whether the death was accidental, natural or the result of foul play.
The incident has sparked concern among nearby villagers, who fear the reservoir could pose a safety risk. Police have urged anyone with information about the deceased to come forward, while also warning the public to stay away from the water body until further safety assessments are completed.
Authorities have not disclosed any details about the victim’s identity, age, or possible cause of death. The police spokesperson said that the investigation is ongoing and that the post‑mortem report will determine whether the death was accidental, natural or the result of foul play.
The incident has sparked concern among nearby villagers, who fear the reservoir could pose a safety risk. Police have urged anyone with information about the deceased to come forward, while also warning the public to stay away from the water body until further safety assessments are completed.