In a tragic turn of events, a differently abled boy who had been missing for a week was found dead in a dam in Pratappur block of the district on Monday. The 15-year-old had disappeared on January 14, leaving his family in distress.
Search Ends in Sorrow
The boy's parents reported him missing and filed a complaint with the Pratappur police and Ghorighat picket. After days of searching, his body was discovered floating in the dam, bringing a heartbreaking conclusion to the week-long ordeal.
Police Investigation Underway
Alok Ranjan Choudhary, the officer-in-charge of Pratappur police station, stated that initial findings suggest drowning as the cause of death. "Prima facie, it appears to be a case of drowning," he said. However, authorities are not ruling out other possibilities and have launched a thorough probe to determine the exact circumstances.
The police are continuing their investigation to gather more details and ensure a comprehensive understanding of the incident. This case has highlighted the vulnerabilities faced by differently abled individuals in the community.
