Puri: Sensation prevailed in Kumbharapada area of Puri after a foul smell emanating from the kitchen of a rented house raised suspicion that the body of a woman may have been concealed beneath the floor.
According to reports, house owner Manorama Sahu said a woman and her son had been staying as tenants in the house for around two months. The woman has reportedly not been seen for the past few days, while her son allegedly went missing from the area since Sunday, raising suspicion among the house owner and neighbours.
The matter came to light after a strong foul smell began emanating from the kitchen of the rented premises. Suspecting that the woman’s body might have been buried and plastered beneath the kitchen floor, the house owner informed the police.
The suspicion reportedly intensified after water began oozing through the floor, with dirty water surfacing and the foul smell becoming stronger. This has led to apprehension that a decomposing body could be concealed beneath the floor.
Following the information, Kumbharapada police reached the spot and launched an investigation. The police are examining the premises to ascertain the source of the foul smell and verify the allegation.
Further details are awaited.
