Godda, November 5, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
A 12-year-old girl was found murdered in Jharkhand’s Godda district on Thursday, with her head severed from the body, triggering shock and outrage in Dahua village.
The girl’s headless body was discovered in a field under the jurisdiction of Lalmatia police station on Thursday morning. Police recovered the torso, while the severed head remained missing.
According to villagers, the girl had been sleeping at home with her parents on Wednesday night. When the family woke up on Thursday morning and found her missing from her bed, they began searching for her. They were subsequently informed that her body had been found in a nearby field.
The circumstances in which the girl left or was taken from the house during the night remain unclear.
Police reached the spot, cordoned off the area and began collecting forensic evidence. Investigators are examining all possible angles, including technical and forensic evidence, as well as possible personal or family disputes.
Some local residents have speculated that the killing could be linked to occult practices or human sacrifice. However, police have said the motive has not yet been established and have not confirmed any such connection.
The gruesome nature of the crime has left residents of Dahua and surrounding areas shaken. Villagers have demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible.
The investigation is underway, and police are yet to identify the accused or recover the girl’s severed head.
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