Bhubaneswar: The body of an unidentified young man was recovered from the Taladanda Canal within the jurisdiction of Madhupatna police station on Monday night.
As per information, local residents noticed the body floating in the water late in the night and immediately informed the police. After getting the information, a team from Madhupatna police along with Fire Services personnel reached the location. The Fire Services team retrieved the body from the canal and handed it over to the police. Since the identity of the deceased could not be ascertained, police have kept the body at the mortuary of SCB Medical College and Hospital.
The youth was found wearing jeans and a T-shirt at the time of recovery. Police suspect the death could have occurred due to multiple reasons, including suicide or accidental drowning.
The exact cause of death is yet to be known. An investigation has been initiated to identify the deceased and to find out the circumstances that led to the incident.
