A cattle trader, Ram Pravesh Singh, was brutally beaten to death in the Maranchi police station area of Barh subdivision, Patna district. Singh had been missing since the night of September 18, and his body was recovered on Sunday morning from the Bhagat Tola area. Maranchi Station House Officer (SHO) Roshan Kumar confirmed that Ram Pravesh Singh was a resident of Nau Bhaiya Tola.

According to the deceased's family, Ram Pravesh Singh had left his home on the night of September 18 for cattle trading. His family alleges that some unknown individuals conspired to get him drunk before savagely beating him with sticks and rods, leading to his death. After the murder, the perpetrators reportedly dumped the body near Bhagat Tola to destroy evidence.

On Sunday morning, local residents discovered an unidentified body near Bhagat Tola, which was later identified as the missing Ram Pravesh Singh. Upon receiving the information, the Maranchi police team arrived at the scene. The police took custody of the body, completed the necessary procedures, and sent it to Barh Sub-Divisional Hospital for post-mortem examination.

SHO Roshan Kumar stated that the police are thoroughly investigating the case. Based on the family's statements and initial evidence, raids are being conducted at suspected locations. The police added that the exact cause of death would be determined only after the post-mortem report is received. Authorities have assured the family that the culprits will be arrested soon.