Bizarre Case in Sitamarhi: Decapitated Head Found 5 Days After Murder, Still Fresh

Sitamarhi, Bihar: In a shocking and unprecedented case, the police in Sitamarhi district recovered the decapitated head of a kidnapped man five days after his murder, with no sign of decomposition. The head appeared unnervingly fresh, leaving both law enforcement and locals baffled. Authorities say such an incident is possibly the first of its kind in the district, where the severed head remained intact and odorless days after the killing.

Discovery of the Head

The head of the deceased, identified as Fekan Paswan, husband of a ward member from Bairaha Barahi Panchayat, Bathnaha block, was recovered from a banana plantation five days after his body was found without a head. The severed head, along with his shoes, was packed in a jute sack and sent for postmortem at the district hospital. The police also called in the FSL team to investigate the scene for forensic evidence.

Background of the Murder

Fekan Paswan went missing from his home on 30 December 2025. On 31 December, his headless body was found in a sack near NH 22 in Dharmapur. The police suspect that the head and shoes were transported and dumped at the banana plantation from another location. The unusual freshness of the decapitated head even after five days has raised suspicions and deepened the mystery.

Public Anger and Protests

The gruesome discovery sparked outrage among locals. On 1 January 2026, residents blocked NH 22 for several hours, protesting the murder and demanding swift action against the perpetrators.

This case has left police puzzled and has become a major criminal investigation in Sitamarhi, with authorities working to unravel the bizarre circumstances surrounding the murder and the preservation of the decapitated head.