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India Jun 16, 2025

Tragic suffocation incident in Jharkhand well

In Jharkhand's Palamu district, a father and son—65-year-old Jagat Rajwar and his 32-year-old son Munna—sadly lost their lives after suffocating inside a dry well. It started when Munna climbed down to fetch a pot that had fallen in, but didn't come back up. His father Jagat went in after him, but neither returned. Both were later found unresponsive due to lack of oxygen.

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Well was dry with very little oxygen, says police

Locals quickly reported the incident and helped recover the bodies. The two were sent for post-mortem at Hussainabad Sub-Divisional Hospital. According to police, the well was dry with very little oxygen, which caused the suffocation. Authorities are now investigating the incident.