Death of Karu Manjhi in Dhanbad

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1. News21 Oct 2026

   Body found near a closed mine shaft in Bastakola, Dhanbad; family suspects murder.

   The discovery of Karu Manjhi's body near a closed mine shaft at Bastakola Colliery in Dhansar has caused a sensation in the area. The police have sent the body for post-mortem, while the family is suspecting murder, and the police are also investigating the possibility of death due to a fall.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A man named Karu Manjhi was found dead near a closed mine shaft.

   Who:

   Karu Manjhi is the deceased person and the family members are the individuals suspecting murder.

   When:

   Reported on 21 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Bastakola, Dhanbad, Dhansar Police Station, Jharkhand.

   Why:

   The family suspects that Karu Manjhi was murdered.

   What it means:

   The police will now investigate these suspicions regarding the death of Karu Manjhi.

   Dainik Jagran
2. News21 Oct 2026

   Body found near colliery in Dhanbad: Injury marks on chest and face, police investigating, he used to work as a carpenter.

   Dhanbad Chandmari Colliery murder case death mystery investigation latest news updates. Follow Dainik Bhaskar. The deceased's brother, Tinku Manjhi, stated that Karu left home on Tuesday evening to relieve himself. He did not return after that.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A man was found dead with injuries on his chest and face near a colliery.

   Who:

   Karu Manjhi, a carpenter, is the deceased. The Dhansar Police Station is the agency investigating the matter.

   When:

   Reported on 21 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   The incident took place in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, within the jurisdiction of the Dhansar Police Station.

   Why:

   Police are investigating because the body was discovered with visible injury marks on the chest and face.

   What it means:

   The police have begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the carpenter.

   Dainik Bhaskar