25-year-old Manish Baya was found dead under a bridge in Chatod Karga village, Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. His face was crushed with a stone. Police discovered his blood-soaked body, along with his bike and watch, near Chatod bridge. Manish lived in Raipur with his father and had come to the village for Diwali. Villagers were shocked by the incident. Kurud SDOP Ragini Mishra said it appears to be a murder case. Police have registered a case and started an investigation. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 22:01 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 25-year-old Manish Baya was found dead under a bridge in Chatod Karga village, Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh
- His face was crushed with a stone
- Police discovered his blood-soaked body, along with his bike and watch, near Chatod bridge