Missing Youth's Body Found In Well In Odisha's Bolangir; Murder Suspected

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The incident came to fore after some locals, who ventured into the area, noticed the body in the well and informed the same to the police.
On being informed, police reached the spot and initiated a probe into the incident.
Police sources have confirmed that preliminary signs point to foul play, and a murder investigation is now underway. Local authorities have cordoned off the area and initiated a thorough forensic examination of the site.
Bolangir, June 29: The body of a youth, who went missing for almost 10 day, was found in a well near a old cement factory. The incident was reported from Bolangir's Kantabanji.
The deceased has been identified as Kunj Majhi, a resident of Dumerchua village.
According to reports, the incident came to fore after some locals, who ventured into the area, noticed the body in the well and informed the same to the police.
On being informed, police reached the spot and initiated a probe into the incident.
Police sources have confirmed that preliminary signs point to foul play, and a murder investigation is now underway. Local authorities have cordoned off the area and initiated a thorough forensic examination of the site.
The sudden turn of events has left the local community in shock, with residents demanding swift justice for the victim’s family. Further updates are awaited as the investigation is in progress.
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