Rumours About Basant Soren’s Death Are False, Says Saryu Roy
Brief By The News Post / 10:22 PM on 18 Oct 2026
Ranchi: Jharkhand MLA Saryu Roy has rejected social media reports claiming the death of Basant Soren, brother of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) legislator, describing the reports as false.
In a social media post, Roy clarified that the news of Basant Soren’s death was incorrect and that rumours were circulating. He also prayed for Basant Soren’s good health and long life, seeking the blessings of Goddess Durga during the ongoing Navratri celebrations.
The incident highlights how unverified information about public figures can spread rapidly on social media. Such claims can cause unnecessary confusion and concern among the public, particularly when they involve reports of death or serious illness.
Readers are advised not to forward unverified messages and to check information against credible newsorganisations or official statements from the individual concerned or their family before sharing it.