Three deaf-mute rag pickers discovered dead in rented room in Prayagraj
Police in Prayagraj found three deaf and mute rag pickers dead inside a rented room, and investigators say a fight may have led to the killings.
In Prayagraj's Gari Kala neighbourhood, authorities discovered the bodies of three deaf-mute rag pickers—two women and a man—inside a rented room on Leader Road. The incident was reported after neighbours heard disturbances late on Monday and found the bodies the following day. DCP Maneesh Shandilya led a team of forensic experts and police to the scene, where the deceased were taken for post-mortem analysis.
The landlord was unable to supply the victims' names, and officials have not yet confirmed their identities. Preliminary findings indicate the three may have engaged in a physical altercation that resulted in their deaths. Police continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses as the investigation proceeds.
Why it matters
The case highlights safety concerns for vulnerable street workers and raises questions about oversight of informal laborers.
In this story