Bokaro, India — A wave of violence swept through the Bokaro district on Monday, resulting in four fatalities linked to three separate incidents. Among the victims were an elderly couple who were found murdered in their home, while a separate case involved the discovery of an unidentified body near Tenughat Dam. Furthermore, concerns are mounting for a mason who has been reported missing.
The Harla police station reported the gruesome murder of 67-year-old Mahavir Saw and his 63-year-old wife, Kaushalya Devi, who operated a tea stall in Joshi Colony. Their lifeless bodies were discovered with multiple stab wounds, prompting authorities to launch a thorough investigation. Police officials indicated that the couple originally hailed from Barkhi-Chidri in the Gomia block. Both bodies have been sent for autopsy as authorities work to uncover the motive behind the violent act.
In an unrelated incident, a body showing signs of severe head and facial trauma was found near a popular picnic area at Tenughat. Officers underscore the likelihood that this victim was killed elsewhere and later disposed of in the vicinity. Bhajan Lal Mahato, the officer-in-charge at the Tenughat outpost, confirmed that the remains have also been sent for post-mortem examination as investigators work to identify the deceased and determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
The ongoing violence escalated further in Chira Chas, where family members of a missing mason, identified as Pankaj Mahto, confronted a local resident, Harsh Karmakar. The disturbance erupted after Pankaj failed to return home from work on Sunday, raising fears for his safety. According to the police, Pankaj left his workplace around 4:30 PM and did not take his mobile phone, jacket, or motorcycle with him.
In response to the escalating tension, local police intervened to rescue Harsh and his mother from the infuriated crowd. Pushpraj, the officer in charge of Chira Chas police station, noted the significance of the situation and the urgency with which law enforcement is addressing the community’s concerns.
Authorities are delving deeper into these incidents, focusing on establishing connections between the killings and the missing person case. Investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing community cooperation in solving these alarming cases and restoring safety in the area.