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Elderly Fruit Seller Found Dead, Hands Tied in Dumka Home
2 Dec
Summary
- A 75-year-old man was discovered deceased in his Dumka residence.
- The victim was found with hands and feet tied and significant head injuries.
- Police are investigating the incident, considering robbery and personal enmity.
In Dumka, authorities are investigating the suspicious death of 75-year-old Vishwanath Gupta, a former fruit seller. He was found deceased on Tuesday morning in his home near Gopal Bridge, according to his family. The scene revealed him lying in a pool of blood, his hands and feet tied, and he sustained injuries to his head.
The discovery also noted a missing gold chain and an open cupboard, prompting his son, who resides in Bengaluru, to suspect a robbery. Police have cordoned off the area and initiated a thorough investigation involving multiple local police stations.
Officials stated that the probe is exploring various possibilities, including robbery and personal disputes. The department is awaiting the results of the postmortem examination to shed further light on the cause of death and the circumstances surrounding this incident.
