Purnia Youth Found Hanging in Workplace: Suicide or Foul Play?

In a tragic incident that has left a family seeking answers, the body of a 22-year-old employee was found hanging in a private water treatment plant in Purnia, India on October 5th, 2025. The deceased, Ritesh Kumar Singh, was a resident of the Sahban area near the custom office and lived alone at the plant.

According to Ritesh's aunt, Sangita Devi, the young man had spoken to his family members on the night of October 4th and had gone to sleep at the plant around 8 PM. However, the next morning, the plant owner informed the family of Ritesh's death. Sangita Devi firmly believes her nephew did not die by suicide, but was instead murdered, with his body hung after the fact.

The police have sent the body for a postmortem examination at the local hospital, and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has collected evidence from the crime scene. K Hat SHO, Uday Kumar, stated that the cause of death can only be confirmed once the postmortem report arrives. The police have examined the plant premises and questioned people in the vicinity, but so far, the incident appears to be a suicide, though the family has not yet filed a written complaint.

As the investigation continues, the family and the authorities await the crucial postmortem findings that will shed light on the tragic demise of Ritesh Kumar Singh.