Tiger Mobile Trooper Found Dead in Bihar River After Anti-Smuggling Op

The body of a Tiger Mobile jawan was recovered from the Dardha river in Jehanabad district, Bihar, on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Dhaneshwar Yadav, who had gone missing since late Thursday evening.

According to reports, Yadav had deployed for an anti-smuggling operation targeting smack trafficking in the area. He was last seen heading towards the operation site in the Kakao police station area, near Nadiawan, and failed to return, leading to his status as missing.

Local authorities stated that the body was found two days after the incident. While the exact cause of death is under investigation, the timing of the recovery has raised concerns regarding the safety of personnel during sensitive law enforcement operations in the region.

Police have initiated an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death. The case highlights the risks faced by security forces while conducting operations against narcotics smuggling in the state.