Nuapada: A 23-year-old man and his 20-year-old wife were found dead under suspicious circumstances at Bhimakhol Chowk in Nuapada district on Monday night.
The deceased have been identified as Sankirtan Gahir and his wife, Subhadra Gahir, residents of Khamtarai village under Khadial block. The couple had reportedly been living at Bhimakhol Chowk for a long time.
According to reports, Subhadra was found with a rope around her neck, while her husband was found dead on a bed. The circumstances surrounding their deaths remain unclear.
Upon receiving information, personnel from Khadial police station reached the spot and initiated an investigation into the incident.
The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examinations to determine the exact cause of death, police said.
Further details are awaited.
