Bhadrak, Oct 20: A man was found hanging from a mango tree in a village in Odisha’s Bhadrak district, police said on Monday.

The deceased has been identified as Balaram Das, a resident of Balipada village under Dhamnaghar police limits in the district.

As per reports, locals noticed Balaram’s body hanging with a rope around his neck from a mango tree near the Balipada hospitlal. They immediately alerted the police in this regard.

Upon arrival, Dhamnagar police seized the body and sent it to a hospital for autopsy.

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At present, the reason behind Balaram’s death remains unclear. While some speculate it could be a case of suicide, others suspect foul play. Police officials have stated that they are investigating the incident from all possible angles.

“We are examining whether this is a suicide or a murder. The truth will be known after the postmortem report,” said a senior officer involved in the investigation.

(The article is drafted by Krishna Hota)