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Crime
Coconut shop owner found dead with severe head injuries in Mandla, MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 08:01 AM
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A 55‑year‑old coconut shop operator, Rajkumar alias Raju Nanda, was discovered dead with serious head wounds at Sangam Ghat in Maharajpur, Mandla district, prompting police to treat the case as a possible homicide.
The body of a 55‑year‑old coconut shop proprietor, identified as Rajkumar alias Raju Nanda, was found in a blood‑stained condition inside his shop at Sangam Ghat, a locality under Maharajpur police station in Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. Local residents reported the discovery early on Wednesday, prompting immediate police response.
Medical examination revealed severe injuries on the victim's head, described as serious trauma to the scalp and underlying tissues. The forensic team dispatched by the district crime branch has taken custody of the body for a detailed autopsy and is collecting evidence from the shop premises.
Police officials have publicly stated that the circumstances point to a possible homicide, citing the nature of the injuries and the lack of any signs of natural death. Investigators are canvassing the area for witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage from nearby establishments to identify any suspects.
The case remains under active investigation, with authorities urging anyone with relevant information to come forward. No arrests have been made as of now, and further updates will be provided as the forensic analysis progresses.
Medical examination revealed severe injuries on the victim's head, described as serious trauma to the scalp and underlying tissues. The forensic team dispatched by the district crime branch has taken custody of the body for a detailed autopsy and is collecting evidence from the shop premises.
Police officials have publicly stated that the circumstances point to a possible homicide, citing the nature of the injuries and the lack of any signs of natural death. Investigators are canvassing the area for witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage from nearby establishments to identify any suspects.
The case remains under active investigation, with authorities urging anyone with relevant information to come forward. No arrests have been made as of now, and further updates will be provided as the forensic analysis progresses.