Giridih district woke up to a horrifying crime scene today when the charred remains of JMM veteran Rakesh Kumar Mahato, ex-chairman of the District Council, were found dumped in a forested stretch of the Dumri-Phusro Road under Nimiaghat police limits.
Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos as locals stumbled upon the body, igniting immediate fury. Within hours, the road was choked by protesters blocking traffic, their voices united in calls for justice. ‘We won’t rest until the killers are caught,’ echoed the sentiment amid burning tires and heated exchanges with arriving police.
Mahato, a key JMM functionary respected for his organizational skills, leaves behind a legacy of community service marred by this violent end. The condition of the body—partially incinerated—points to a calculated effort to conceal the crime, complicating initial inquiries.
Law enforcement has launched a multi-pronged investigation, including CCTV footage reviews from nearby areas and interviews with Mahato’s associates. No arrests have been made yet, but police sources hint at possible leads involving local disputes. The lack of a clear motive has fueled rumors of political conspiracy.
This murder underscores escalating threats to politicians in Jharkhand’s tribal belts, where old feuds and election rivalries often turn deadly. JMM leaders have condemned the act as an assault on democracy, vowing to pursue the case aggressively.
With the area still simmering, officials are working to restore normalcy. The probe’s findings could reshape local power dynamics, as the district mourns one of its own.