Crime News / Decomposed Body of Missing Minor Girl Recovered in Baleshwar; Boyfriend Accused of Rape and Murder
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The decomposed body of a minor girl missing for five days was recovered in Bartana village under Jaleswar police station limits in Baleshwar district.
Baleshwar, Oct 22: The decomposed body of a minor girl who had been missing for five days was recovered in Bartana village under Jaleswar police station limits in Odisha’s Baleshwar district on Thursday, a source said.
Her alleged boyfriend, Chandrakanta Jena, has been accused of raping and killing her, while the victim’s close friend and the friend’s mother have also been accused of involvement in the crime.
The recovery triggered tension in the area, with angry locals demanding justice. Residents blocked the Jaleswar–Paschimbad road by burning tyres and vandalised a house belonging to those allegedly involved.
Girl Went Missing After Leaving For Dance Class
According to the source, the victim left home on the evening of October 16 to attend a dance class, along with a minor female friend and Chandrakanta Jena. She did not return home that night.
Her alleged boyfriend, Chandrakanta Jena, has been accused of raping and killing her, while the victim’s close friend and the friend’s mother have also been accused of involvement in the crime.
The recovery triggered tension in the area, with angry locals demanding justice. Residents blocked the Jaleswar–Paschimbad road by burning tyres and vandalised a house belonging to those allegedly involved.
Girl Went Missing After Leaving For Dance Class
According to the source, the victim left home on the evening of October 16 to attend a dance class, along with a minor female friend and Chandrakanta Jena. She did not return home that night.
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On October 17, her family lodged a missing-person complaint at the Nampo police outpost. Police subsequently began an investigation and questioned Chandrakanta, who was initially detained for questioning and later released, the source informed.
The case took a turn on Thursday morning when the accused allegedly provided police with information about the location of the girl’s body. Police then reached the spot and recovered her decomposed remains.
Also Read: Bodies Of Missing Couple Found Hanging In Odisha’s Kalahandi, Murder Suspected
Friend And Her Mother Also Accused
The victim’s family has allegedly named her close friend and the friend’s mother in connection with the case. Their alleged roles, along with the circumstances surrounding the girl’s death, are being investigated.
Special Team Formed For Investigation
Following instructions from the Baleshwar Superintendent of Police, a special team was formed to ensure an impartial investigation. The team is being led by Additional Superintendent of Police Paresh Raut and includes two deputy superintendents of police and two inspectors-in-charge, according to the report.
A forensic team also visited the crime scene to examine the surroundings and collect evidence.
The case took a turn on Thursday morning when the accused allegedly provided police with information about the location of the girl’s body. Police then reached the spot and recovered her decomposed remains.
Also Read: Bodies Of Missing Couple Found Hanging In Odisha’s Kalahandi, Murder Suspected
Friend And Her Mother Also Accused
The victim’s family has allegedly named her close friend and the friend’s mother in connection with the case. Their alleged roles, along with the circumstances surrounding the girl’s death, are being investigated.
Special Team Formed For Investigation
Following instructions from the Baleshwar Superintendent of Police, a special team was formed to ensure an impartial investigation. The team is being led by Additional Superintendent of Police Paresh Raut and includes two deputy superintendents of police and two inspectors-in-charge, according to the report.
A forensic team also visited the crime scene to examine the surroundings and collect evidence.
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