Mayurbhanj: In a shocking incident, a half-charred body of a woman was recovered from Pahadpur forest under Badampahar Police limits here today morning. The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained.
Locals spotted the body lying abandoned in the forest early this morning and immediately informed the cops. They suspect that the woman was burned to death after she was raped in order to wipe out all evidence.
On intimation, police reached the spot and began a probe into the matter. A forensic team from Baripada has collected samples for further investigation.