The deceased has been identified as Rinku Sahu (31), a resident of Timber Colony.
Some locals, who had gone to the hilltop for some work, first saw the body of Rinku hanging from a tree. On being informed by them, a team of Plant Site police went to the spot and recovered the body.
After sending the body for post-mortem, the police have started investigation.
According to information, Rinku had eloped with a girl a few years back. He had come to village recently. He was a father of two daughters and a son.
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The incident has shocked the villagers.