Officials said on Thursday that Ranchi, April 10 (IANS) The bodies of two youths were recovered from a pit dug for road construction in Tatisilwai area of Ranchi.
The deceased has been identified as Sandeep Sahu and Gopal Sahu, both are residents of Darha village under Sisai police station in Gumla district.
The discovery was conducted within the jurisdiction of the Tatisilwai police station, near the stretch between the Ara Gate and the Saintorium in the city.
Local people alerted the police after seeing the bodies lying in the pit, which was excavated as part of an ongoing road project.
A motorcycle was also found in the pit, with a revolver, adding a layer of mystery in the case.
Initial assumptions pointed to a possible accident – the pair suggested that the bike may have lost control and fell into the pit. However, the recovery of the gun has made the story complicated, which has increased the suspicion of playing dishonesty.
As soon as the news of the incident spread, a large crowd gathered on the site. Police officials immediately arrived and started a preliminary investigation.
Pictures of the deceased were broadcast from police stations in Ranchi and neighboring districts, identifying the victims.
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Ranchi headquarters DSP Amar Kumar Pandey said: “We have recovered the bodies of two youths from the pit. A motorcycle and a revolver have also been found at the scene. The case is being investigated from all possible angles.”
Officials are now working to determine whether deaths were accidental or the result of a planned offense.
Police have approached their counterparts in Gumla district to collect background information on the deceased, including any previous criminal records.
The family members of both the youth have reached Ranchi and are being questioned by the investigators to assist in the investigation.
Police sources said that more clarity would be revealed after receiving the post -mortem report and the scene will complete the forensic analysis of other items and other items.
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