Boys hostel Tirthum, Jagdalpur, wore a grim look after the body of a 15-years-old hostel inmate Surendra Madia was found in the hostel. Following the incident collector has suspended the hostel superintendent Chhabi Dhar Kachha.
Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Bhartendu Dwevedi informed that on 26 March he got a message that a boy was lying dead in the hostel. Bruise marks found on Surendra’s body informed SDOP going by the post-mortem report. Police has also questioned the students living in hostel and is investigating the case further. It was hostel superintendent who informed police after the incident.
According to police a hostel inmate informed that the deceased Surendra Madiya had gone to consume Salfi, a natural alcoholic drink prevalent in tribal regions, the previous night he was found dead. The deceased was heavily dunked and lost his sense. Surendra Madia was then brought to the hostel room by his friends.
But some of the students have narrated entire different story, according to them his body was found hanging through the ceiling fan, though rope. So far police has found no rope or any suicide note.
After taking necessary action SDM Santosh Dewangan and Tehasildar have handed over the body of boy to his family members.