The family was returning after performing the last rites of their son. They saw the 'dead man' sitting in the courtyard of their house, smiling. A similar incident has occurred in Surajpur, Chhattisgarh. After burying a young man who was thought to be dead, family members returned home and found him sitting there. They were shocked. Locals were also alarmed. This incident has created a stir in the area.

According to media reports, the young man's name is Purushottam, a resident of Chandrapur in Surajpur. Superintendent of Police Santosh Mahato stated that last Saturday, the body of an unidentified man was recovered from a well in the Manpur area. Police searched the surrounding area to determine the deceased's identity. Purushottam had been missing for two days. Therefore, upon receiving news of the body's discovery, his family rushed to his rescue. They identified the body as Purushottam's. Police registered a case and handed over the body to Purushottam's family. The funeral was conducted in the presence of local officials. But then, this strange incident occurred.

The Surajpur Superintendent of Police said that while Purushottam's family was performing the last rites, a relative arrived and informed them that Purushottam was alive and well at home. Hearing this news, the young man's family was stunned. They rushed home and found Purushottam sitting in the courtyard. The grieving family was filled with joy and surprise.

This strange incident was a joyous occasion for Purushottam's family, but it has become a mystery for the police. The question arises: who is the person whose funeral was mistaken for Purushottam's? Police stated that the deceased's clothes and other belongings have been preserved. It is reported that the body may be exhumed for a detailed examination.

PC: Anandabazar