{
  "id": 20191794,
  "title": "MP's Ratlam Skeleton Mystery Solved After Failed Theft Attempt, 20-Year-Old Dies During Knife Struggle; Three Friends Detained",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/mps-ratlam-skeleton-mystery-solved-after-failed-theft-attempt-20-year",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T14:55:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/mps-ratlam-skeleton-mystery-solved-after-failed-theft-attempt-20-year-old-dies-during-knife-struggle-three-friends-detained"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh): The enigma of a human skeleton discovered in a bushy ditch in the Raoti forest has been unraveled. Police suspect the remains belong to Golu Katara (20), who went missing on November 12. His family confirmed his identity via his clothes, though official verification awaits DNA testing. According to police reports, Golu and three companions had plotted a theft at the residence of Maida Gamrad, the grandfather Babu Gamrad, whom Golu detested due to his strained relationship with his own grandfather. Babu harbored silver and cash at home, enticing Golu, Sanjay, and Sunil into the scheme. On October 30, the four engaged in heavy drinking near Morwani station and Bilri. They then arrived at the secluded field house. Approximately 50 meters away, they disrobed, parked their bicycles, and proceeded. Babu and Sunil remained behind as Golu and Sanjay, armed with knives, ventured forward. Golu knocked on the door, requesting matches. Upon Maida's departure to procure them, Golu entered unannounced, gagged him, and brandished a knife to his throat. Sanjay commenced searching the premises. Maida resisted, gripping the knife, which fractured in the confrontation. The wooden handle remained in Golu's grasp while the blade lodged in Maida's palm. The knife inflicted a severe neck injury on Golu. Sanjay was also stabbed in the chest. Upon hearing the commotion, all four fled. About 100 meters later, Golu collapsed in a hilly region. His friends attempted to resuscitate him, but when his pulse ceased, they abandoned him in a ditch surrounded by bushes. Maida lodged an incident report against unidentified individuals at Ratangarh police station on October 30; he sustained a finger injury necessitating stitches. Golu's missing person report was filed at Station Road police station on November 12. Following the skeleton's discovery, Golu's sister Seema and Vighapatan villagers identified him through his garments. Police apprehended Babu, Sanjay, and Sunil, who divulged the details. Raoti station superintendent Manish Dabar stated that the skeleton's identity would be verified via DNA testing.",
  "summary": "Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh): The mystery of a human skeleton found in a bushy ditch in the Raoti forest has been solved. Police believe the remains are those of Golu Katara (20), missing since November 12. His family identified him from his clothes, but official confirmation will come only after a DNA test. According to police sources, Golu and three friends had planned a theft at the house of Maida…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}