Patna: Two teenagers were found dead in a well in Barahpur Panchayat under Mokama police station limits in Patna district on Thursday, November 12. The incident came to light after four youths reportedly left their homes in the morning and failed to return. While the bodies of two teenagers were recovered from the well, the other two youths remain unaccounted for.
The deceased have been identified as Sonu Kumar, 18, son of Hari Lal Bind, and Rajneesh, 15, son of Ram Pravesh Bind. Their bodies were spotted in an abandoned well in the village, prompting local residents to gather at the spot and alert others.
Four Youths Reportedly Left Home In The Morning
According to the available information, the four youths left their homes on Thursday morning. When they did not return by the afternoon, their families and local residents became concerned and began looking for them.
During the search, villagers reportedly spotted bodies inside a well in the area. The two teenagers were subsequently brought out of the well.
Although the identities of the two deceased have been established, the authorities have not yet officially confirmed the complete sequence of events or the status of all four youths.
Police Investigating Possible Causes
The circumstances surrounding the deaths remain unclear. Some villagers have raised suspicions of possible foul play, claiming that the well had not been cleaned or used to draw water for a long time.
However, these are local suspicions and have not been established by the investigation. It is yet to be determined whether the teenagers died after falling into the well or whether any criminal activity was involved. Police have not announced an official conclusion regarding the cause of death.
Senior Police Officials Reach The Spot
After receiving information about the incident, Patna Rural Superintendent of Police Komal Meena, Barh Sub-Divisional Police Officer Ram Krishna and other senior police officials reached the spot.
Police teams are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident and investigating different aspects of the case. Efforts are also underway to trace the two other youths who reportedly left home with the teenagers.
Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.
