Body Found in Plastic Sack Under Damak Bridge Prompts Police Investigation in Jhapa

Police in Jhapa have launched an investigation after a body was discovered inside a plastic sack in the Ratuwa River area of Damak Municipality-10, Setumari. The discovery was made under a bridge, and a team led by a Deputy Superintendent of Police from the Area Police Office Damak has already reached the site to examine the scene.

According to the initial report, the body was found in suspicious circumstances, immediately triggering a forensic and criminal inquiry. Authorities have not yet publicly confirmed the identity of the deceased or the exact cause of death, and investigators are treating the case as highly sensitive.

What police know so far

District Police Office Jhapa said the body was recovered from a plastic sack in the river below the bridge. The location, in Damak-10, is now the focus of a broader investigation as officers try to determine whether the death was the result of foul play, an accident, or another cause.

Police teams are expected to collect physical evidence from the site, speak with local residents, and review any available clues that could establish how the body ended up in the river. At this stage, authorities have not released further details about the victim’s identity, age, or background.

Why the case is drawing attention

Cases involving bodies concealed in sacks or dumped in rivers often point investigators toward suspicious activity, and this discovery has raised immediate concern in the community. The bridge area and riverbank are likely to remain under close watch while officers continue their inquiry.

For now, the central question is whether this was a targeted killing, a body disposal attempt, or a death linked to some other unexplained event. Until police complete their initial findings, the case remains open and unresolved.

What happens next

Authorities are expected to send the body for postmortem examination, which should help determine the cause and time of death. If identity confirmation is delayed, police may also circulate descriptions or seek missing-person reports to establish who the victim was.

The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected once officers complete their on-site assessment and preliminary forensic work.