Ganjam, Apr 26: A four-year-old girl was found dead under mysterious circumstances at an under-construction building in Khallingi village under Sanakhemundi block in Ganjam district in the wee hours of Saturday.

According to reports, the victim was staying with her grandmother due to dispute between her parents. She had gone outside to play with her friends. However, she did not return home by evening. Following this, family members launched a frantic search during which they found lifeless body of the child in an under-construction site in a  vulnerable condition.

Anguished family members approached the police and lodged an FIR.

Taking note of the report, police along with a scientific team reached the spot and initiated an investigation.

While an investigation into the incident is underway, local MLA Ramesh Jena visited the site and demanded strict action against the perpetrators.

The brutal assault and murder of a 4-year-old girl have left the community in shock and grief.

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