Ex-Army jawan found dead in Bihar's Rohtas, poison tablets recovered

A former Army soldier who had taken voluntary retirement was found dead on a roadside in Rohtas district, with Sulphas tablets recovered nearby. Police have sent the body for post-mortem and are awaiting forensic findings as shocked relatives and residents seek answers.Police and local residents gather at the spot in Motha village of Rohtas district where the body of a former Army soldier, who had taken voluntary retirement, was recovered.The body of a former Army soldier who had taken voluntary retirement (VRS) was recovered from a roadside in Bihar’s Rohtas district, police said on Sunday. Sulphas tablets were also found near the body, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.The incident was reported from Motha village in the Karakat police station area. According to local residents, the body was spotted lying along the roadside, triggering panic and concern in the village.After being alerted, police rushed to the spot and began an investigation. Officials said packets and tablets believed to be Sulphas poison were recovered from near the body, raising questions about whether the death was linked to poisoning.A forensic science laboratory (FSL) team also visited the scene to collect evidence and assist in the investigation. The body was later sent to Sasaram Sadar Hospital for post-mortem examination. Police are also checking reports from nearby police station areas to determine whether any missing person complaints had been filed that could be connected to the case.Bikramganj DSP Sindhu Shekhar Singh said preliminary inquiries suggested that the deceased may have been under stress or frustration, though the exact cause of death has not yet been established. “The matter is being investigated from all angles. The body has been sent for post-mortem, and further action will be taken based on the findings,” the officer said.The death has left the deceased soldier’s family and local residents shocked, while investigators await forensic and post-mortem reports to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.- EndsWith inputs from Ranjan KumarPublished By: Nitish SinghPublished On: Aug 17, 2026 04:06 IST