Bokaro Forest Tragedy: Couple's Bodies Found Dangling from Tree

A tragic and disturbing case has surfaced in Jharkhand's Bokaro district, where a young couple was found dead, dangling from a tree in a forest. The incident has created a wave of shock across the region.

The grim scene was reported from the Dumariatand forest, which lies within the Penk-Narayanpur police station limits. The bodies were found hanging from a tree with nooses around their necks.

The deceased have been named as Laldhan Marandi of Dhavaiya village and Malti Devi of Navadih Kala village.

Discovery in the Forest

The bodies were first noticed on Saturday by local villagers who had gone into the forest to graze cattle. Upon seeing the couple hanging from the tree, they immediately informed the Penk-Narayanpur police.

Details of the Relationship

Police arrived at the spot, conducted a panchnama, and safely brought down both bodies. Evidence was gathered from the location with the assistance of an FSL team and a dog squad.

Villagers have said that the two shared a long-standing romantic relationship. Their faces were also found burned with a flammable substance.

Murder Allegations Surface

Laldhan was unmarried, while Malti was married. Relatives of Laldhan have alleged that this was a murder case. They pointed to recent threats made by Malti's husband, who had reportedly warned Laldhan to stay away from her and threatened to kill him.

Investigation Ongoing

The bodies have been sent to hospital for postmortem, and evidence collection at the site is continuing. Police are investigating whether the incident was a suicide or a deliberate murder, using technical methods and human intelligence in the probe.