Bihar: Toddler found dead in Nalanda pond ​

Patna, April 10 A one-year-old toddler was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Nalanda on Friday, sending shockwaves through the local community.​

The incident occurred in Chulhari village under the jurisdiction of the Asthawan Police Station.​

The deceased, identified as Karu Kumar, was the son of Raju Paswan, a resident of Uttar Pradesh.​

He had accompanied his mother, Aarti Paswan, to attend the upcoming wedding of his maternal uncle, Dilkhush Kumar, scheduled for April 21.​

According to family members, tensions arose within the household after Aarti’s elder sister, Sumantri Devi, alleged that her mobile phone had gone missing and suspected Aarti.​

The dispute escalated, creating bitterness between the two sisters.​

In a disturbing turn of events, a local woman—reportedly associated with a spiritual sect—was called in to perform a ritual involving “consecrated water” to identify the alleged culprit.​

The ritual, rooted in superstition, reportedly intensified tensions within the family.​

Later that night, around 10 PM on Thursday, Aarti discovered that her child was missing from the bed, triggering panic among family members.​

As all doors were bolted from inside, suspicion of an outsider’s involvement was ruled out.​

After an extensive search, the child’s body was found floating in a nearby pond on Friday.​

Serious allegations have been levelled against the child’s elder maternal aunt in connection with the death.​

Speaking on the matter, Station House Officer of Asthawan police station, Uttam Kumar, stated that, prima facie, the cause of death appears to be drowning.​

However, he confirmed that allegations of murder have been made by the child’s mother, and all aspects of the case are under investigation.​

Police have conducted a post-mortem examination and handed over the body to the family.​

Officials stated that further action will be taken based on the complaint filed by the aggrieved party.​

The tragic incident has raised serious concerns over the role of superstition and internal family disputes, with the entire village left in a state of shock.​

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