Dumka: The body of a 26-year-old man was discovered hanging from a tree near a government health centre in Godda district on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Sheikha Zulfikar, a resident of Baredih village under Mahagama police station limits.
Discovery and Response
Panic gripped the locality after locals spotted Zulfikar's body hanging from a tree near Sarwa sub-health centre. Police personnel from Mahagama police station arrived at the scene and sent the body for postmortem examination.
Sequence of Events
According to local sources, Zulfikar left his home on Thursday evening carrying a bag to travel to another state for work. His family believed he had departed for his destination until his body was found hanging a day later.
The deceased's bag was recovered from a pond, while some clothes were also found at the spot, fueling speculation over the circumstances. "Investigation is proceeding considering both angles — suicide and murder," said Manoj Pal, the Officer-in-Charge of Mahagama police station. He added that the victim or his family did not have enmity with anyone.
Protests and Demands
Angered residents and family members blocked the Godda-Mahagama section of NH-133 for two hours. The blockade was lifted after police intervention and an assurance of a fair and impartial investigation.
Family's Allegations
The deceased's mother, Sanni Khatun, said her son left after a minor family dispute and alleged he was murdered. She stated that Zulfikar married a woman from Sukhari village last year and had no children.
Police are continuing their investigation, examining evidence and statements to determine the exact cause of death.
