Mystery Surrounds Bihar Priest's Death

Kaushal Kishor Das, the priest of Ram Janki Math in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, was found dead under suspicious conditions. Police suspect foul play and have undertaken a thorough investigation. Forensic experts are assisting in the inquiry following the post-mortem to ascertain the cause of death.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Muzaffarpur | Updated: 03-08-2025 15:53 IST | Created: 03-08-2025 15:53 IST
Mystery Surrounds Bihar Priest's Death
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In a shocking discovery, the body of Kaushal Kishor Das, the priest of Ram Janki Math in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, was found under mysterious circumstances on Sunday, according to local police.

Authorities suspect that Das was murdered, sparking an in-depth investigation into the case. Speaking to the press, Muzaffarpur (East) Additional Superintendent of Police Shahryar Akhtar revealed that the priest was discovered near a river close to his residence in the Bahadurpur area, within the jurisdiction of the Minapur-Panapur police station.

The family reported Das missing earlier that morning, which led to the discovery. The police have forwarded the body for a post-mortem examination and are working closely with forensic experts to gather crucial evidence in the suspected homicide case.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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