A farmer was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a paddy field in Hilsa, Nalanda district. The deceased has been identified as 50-year-old Vinod Ravidas. His body was recovered from a paddy field near Bhatbigha village, within the Hilsa police station area. Local residents discovered the body in the morning and immediately informed the police.

Upon arrival, the police took the body into custody and sent it for post-mortem examination. According to family members, Vinod Ravidas had not returned home since yesterday evening. The family had been searching for him without success. The discovery of his body in the field by villagers in the morning led to the notification of his family.

Both local residents and the family have urged the police for an impartial investigation. The exact cause of death remains unclear. Police officials stated that the true cause would only be revealed after the post-mortem report is available. The police have initiated an investigation considering both murder and suicide angles. Various speculations are circulating among villagers regarding the incident, with some suspecting personal enmity while others suggest different causes. The police have assured a thorough investigation to bring the truth to light.