A charred body of an unidentified youth shocked villagers in Raitisahi Balidokan under Konark police limits in Puri district today.

Residents discovered the remains in a field and immediately alerted police.

Villagers reported that they spotted the burnt body early in the morning while crossing the farmland. Police reached the location quickly and began an investigation. The burns were so severe that officers struggled to identify the deceased. Initial suspicion suggested that the youth was murdered elsewhere and later set on fire in the field to destroy evidence.

Police seized the body and sent it for post-mortem examination. Officials confirmed that forensic experts would assist in analysing the scene. Investigators noted blood stains near the body, indicating possible foul play. Auth

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