Grisly Discovery: Elderly Man Found Dead in Village; Investigation Underway

An elderly man, Ram Tej, was found dead near his house in Mirapur village, lying in a pool of blood. The police discovered blood stains, an axe, and a brick at the scene. A 45-year-old woman, thought to be mentally unstable, has been detained. The investigation continues.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Sultanpur | Updated: 14-02-2026 19:26 IST | Created: 14-02-2026 19:26 IST
Grisly Discovery: Elderly Man Found Dead in Village; Investigation Underway
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An elderly man, identified as 65-year-old Ram Tej, was discovered dead near his home in Mirapur village on Saturday, police reported. His body was located in a pool of blood near a boundary wall behind the property.

Villagers noticed traces of blood and found the body, subsequently alerting the police. According to Circle Officer Saurabh Samant, investigations revealed the house door was locked from the inside, prompting police to break it open. Blood spots were found nearby, along with an axe and a brick.

A 45-year-old woman living with the deceased has been detained for questioning. Villagers suspect the woman's mental instability as a factor. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Ram Tej's death.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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