BODY OF MISSING TEENAGE BOY FOUND

BODY OF MISSING TEENAGE BOY FOUND

1-JULY-ENG 1

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

SASARAM--------------------------Tragic news has emerged from the Dehri area of ​​Rohtas district. The body of Aditya Kumar, a 9-year-old boy from Patna Khurd village under the Indrapuri police station area—who had been missing for the past 24 hours—was finally recovered from the Hadhadwa Hydel Canal in Dehri. A wave of grief has swept through the entire area following this incident, and the family is inconsolable.

According to reports, Aditya Kumar, son of Shashi Kumar Singh, had gone missing from his home yesterday. Family members stated that the boy left the house during the day and did not return. His sudden disappearance caused panic within the family. Relatives and local villagers searched for him throughout the night but found no clues.

Locals believe Aditya likely went to the canal bank. Speculation suggests he may have gone to relieve himself or entered the canal to bathe and escape the scorching heat, subsequently drowning after venturing into deep water. However, the exact cause of death will only be confirmed after the post-mortem report is received.

This morning, villagers spotted the body in the canal and immediately informed the Dehri police. A police team arrived at the scene and retrieved the body from the water. The deceased was identified as the missing Aditya Kumar. The police have conducted an inquest and sent the body to Sadar Hospital, Sasaram, for a post-mortem examination.

News of the discovery of the boy's body spread rapidly. A large crowd gathered at the scene. The family alleges that had the administration acted promptly, the child might have been found alive. Meanwhile, recognizing the gravity of the situation, the police are investigating all aspects to determine the precise cause of death. This incident has come as a major tragedy for the entire region.