Mysterious Case / Police Constable's Body With Severe Injuries Recovered Near Roadside Pond in Ganjam District

Bhanjanagar, Oct 18: The body of a police constable bearing severe injuries was recovered near a roadside pond in Odisha’s Ganjam district, triggering concern over the circumstances surrounding his death, a source said on Sunday.

The deceased, identified as Ramashankar Swain, was posted at Bellaguntha police station.

Although an accident is suspected, police have yet to establish whether any other factors were involved in his death.

Body Found Near Bidipur College
According to the source, Swain hailed from Pathra village near Binjhagiri and lived in Landei Sahi in Bhanjanagar. He had been serving at Bellaguntha police station for the past four years.

On Saturday night, at around 9 pm, he left the police station on his Honda Unicorn motorcycle.

Between 11 pm and midnight, Jagannathprasad police received information that Swain and his motorcycle were lying near a pond close to a college, within the jurisdiction of Jagannathprasad police station.

A police team led by the Inspector-In-Charge reached the spot and recovered him. His body was subsequently sent to Bhanjanagar for a post-mortem examination.

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Circumstances Of Death Under Investigation
The circumstances leading to the constable’s death remain unclear. While an accident is suspected, further details are awaited to establish the exact cause of death.

Swain is survived by two sons. His elder son is studying in Class-12, while his younger son is in Class-9.