Body found near riverbed in Ganjam with hand missing; murder suspected

The body of a man was recovered from the Bahuda riverbed near Nuapada village under Chikiti block on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Narayan Pradhan, a resident of the area.

According to reports, Narayan had gone to his farmland early in the morning. A few hours later, locals spotted his body floating in the river and immediately informed the police.

Following the incident, villagers alleged that it was a case of murder and lodged a complaint at the K. Nuagaon Police Station in Odisha's Ganjam. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to ascertain the cause of death.

Injury Marks Indicate Brutal Attack

Preliminary findings revealed deep injury marks on several parts of Narayan’s body, indicating that he may have been attacked with a sharp weapon before being thrown into the river. 

Police recovered the blood-soaked dead body and initiated an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. Local sources suggested that the incident could be linked to a previous enmity, though officials are yet to confirm the exact motive or the actual reason behind the death.

Police Begin Investigation

Police reached the spot soon after receiving information and conducted a preliminary investigation. The body was subsequently sent for post-mortem examination. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to determine the exact circumstances leading to the death and to ascertain whether foul play was involved.

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Police have uncovered shocking details in the investigation into the death of Narayan Pradhan. While deep injury marks were earlier found on several parts of his body, investigators have now revealed that one of his hands is missing. Police are currently conducting an intensive search operation to locate the severed hand.

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