Tragedy struck Giridih when Rakesh Kumar Mahato, a towering JMM figure and past District Council chief, met a gruesome fate—his semi-charred body unearthed in Nimiaghat’s Dumri-Phusro Road jungle.
News of the find unleashed pandemonium, with irate locals swiftly jamming the highway in protest. Demands for culprit arrests rang out, underscoring deep-seated frustrations over recurring violence in the region.
A dedicated JMM worker, Mahato championed causes close to tribal hearts, his influence extending across blocks. The perpetrators’ bid to torch the evidence hints at premeditation, baffling investigators at this stage.
Rapid response from police includes dog squad deployment and mobile data analysis. While causes elude clarity, whispers of land disputes or electoral grudges circulate among insiders.
Statewide, the killing resonates as a warning to activists navigating Jharkhand’s turbulent politics. JMM has alerted higher-ups, anticipating a high-profile inquiry.
Post-negotiations, roads reopened, yet the shadow of suspicion persists. This case tests law enforcement’s resolve amid heightened scrutiny.