Bhubaneswar: Hanging bodies of a couple who were missing for five days were recovered from the top of Bhana Dangri hill near Behera village under Koksara police station on Thursday, triggering tension in the area.
The deceased were identified as Ajit Kumar Naik, son of Prahlad Naik of Tendapali village under Koksara police station, and Priyadarsini Naik of Kendumudipada in Dharmagarh town.
According to reports, the two were in a love relationship. Since they belong to different castes, their families did not consent to the relationship. Both had gone missing since the night of October 17. Families of both had lodged complaints at Koksara and Dharmagarh police stations.On Thursday morning, some people who had gone to the forest to collect firewood spotted two bodies hanging from a tree. After the news spread, a crowd gathered at the spot.
Family members reached the scene and identified them. The bodies were in decomposed condition. Suspicion of murder has been raised as there were blood stains on the bodies and both their hands were tied behind their backs, locals alleged.
Police said the love affair, discord between families due to different castes and recovery of bodies in hanging condition have made the incident mysterious.
On getting information, Dharmagarh and Koksara police reached the spot, seized the bodies and started investigation. Police said the exact reason behind the suspicious death will be ascertained after investigation.
