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Crime
Woman's body discovered in sack near Bihar temple with severe facial injuries
✍️ India Today
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 05:16 PM
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Police found a woman's corpse in a sack near a temple in Bihar; the victim's face bore deep wounds, prompting a criminal investigation.
Police in Bihar reported that a woman's dead body was recovered from a sack placed close to a local temple. The discovery was made by temple authorities who alerted the police after noticing the suspicious bag.
Preliminary examination revealed that the victim had sustained deep injuries on her face, suggesting a violent assault prior to death. Medical officials have not released the woman's identity pending further verification.
The case has been registered as a homicide, and a team of investigators is canvassing the area for witnesses and any CCTV footage that might shed light on the circumstances. Authorities have appealed to the public for information that could aid the probe.
Local residents expressed shock and fear, calling for swift justice and increased security around religious sites.
Preliminary examination revealed that the victim had sustained deep injuries on her face, suggesting a violent assault prior to death. Medical officials have not released the woman's identity pending further verification.
The case has been registered as a homicide, and a team of investigators is canvassing the area for witnesses and any CCTV footage that might shed light on the circumstances. Authorities have appealed to the public for information that could aid the probe.
Local residents expressed shock and fear, calling for swift justice and increased security around religious sites.