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Crime
50-Year-Old Shahdol Man Found Hanged After Years of Leg Pain
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 02:37 PM
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A 50-year-old man, Rajendra Prasad Patel, was found hanging from a tree in Shahdol's Biyahari area after suffering from a leg ailment for three years. Police have opened a case and are investigating the circumstances.
A body was discovered hanging from a tree in the forested area near Shahdol’s Biyahari police station on Tuesday. The deceased, identified as 50‑year‑old Rajendra Prasad Patel, had been battling a debilitating leg condition for the past three years.
Local residents reported seeing the man in distress before the incident, but no witnesses confirmed the exact circumstances of his death. The police have declared the case a suicide and have sealed the site.
Shahdol Police Commissioner Ramesh Singh said investigators will examine the scene for any signs of foul play, though initial findings point to self‑harm. The department has also requested medical records to understand the severity of Patel’s condition.
The case has prompted a review of mental health support for patients with chronic illnesses in the region, with authorities promising a thorough inquiry into the factors that may have contributed to the tragedy.
Local residents reported seeing the man in distress before the incident, but no witnesses confirmed the exact circumstances of his death. The police have declared the case a suicide and have sealed the site.
Shahdol Police Commissioner Ramesh Singh said investigators will examine the scene for any signs of foul play, though initial findings point to self‑harm. The department has also requested medical records to understand the severity of Patel’s condition.
The case has prompted a review of mental health support for patients with chronic illnesses in the region, with authorities promising a thorough inquiry into the factors that may have contributed to the tragedy.