A chilling assassination has rocked Jharkhand’s Giridih district, where the mutilated and half-burnt corpse of Rakesh Kumar Mahato, former District Council President and JMM stalwart, was recovered from a jungle off Dumri-Phusro Road in Nimiaghat jurisdiction.
The revelation spread like wildfire, prompting enraged residents to stage a spontaneous roadblock on the vital route. Demonstrators, many of whom knew Mahato personally, vented their grief through protests, halting vehicles and pressing for accountability from the administration.
Mahato’s political journey was marked by tireless advocacy for rural development, making his demise all the more tragic. Autopsy results are awaited, but visible injuries suggest a savage attack followed by an arson attempt to erase traces.
Giridih Police Superintendent confirmed the case registration under relevant IPC sections, with a dedicated squad scanning for suspects. Potential angles include business rivalries or intra-party frictions, though nothing is confirmed.
The episode highlights vulnerabilities in Jharkhand’s political arena, prompting calls for enhanced security protocols. As JMM mobilizes support, the focus shifts to unraveling the plot behind this brutality.
Community leaders mediated to lift the blockade, but public distrust lingers. Updates from the investigation are anticipated, as Giridih grapples with loss and the quest for truth.