The deceased has been identified as Basanti Soura. She was working as an Anganwadi worker of Kuhudi village.
According to the reports, Basanti had gone missing from her home from last night. Family members tried searching for her but in vain.
Today, some villagers spotted the body in the forest and informed her family members. Subsequently, the family members rushed to the spot, identified the body and alerted the local police.
On being informed, police reached the spot and started investigation into the mater.
Meanwhile, the aggrieved family alleged that Basanti was murdered and her body was dumped in the forest.
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