Bhubaneswar: The body of an unidentified woman was discovered on the banks of the Reba River under Bodak Panchayat in Tihidi police station limits of Bhadrak district, triggering suspicion of murder.
According to reports, locals spotted the woman’s body lying on the riverbank at Gumundia area and immediately informed the Tihidi Police. Subsequently, Tihidi Police rushed to the spot and began a preliminary investigation.
Sources said bloodstains were found on the road near the spot and the woman had visible injury marks on her head, raising strong suspicion of murder. The body was allegedly dumped at the location after the crime.
Meanwhile, police are questioning locals to gather more information. The identity of the deceased woman is yet to be established. Police suspect she may not be from the local area.
Further investigation is underway to determine who killed her and why the body was dumped on the riverbank.
