Baripada: In a shocking incident, a half-burnt unidentified body was found at the weekly market of Kendujiani in Thakurmunda area of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district on Tuesday.
As per sources, the semi-burnt body was found lying in the weekly market area by locals in the morning. Local traders were unable to identify the deceased.
After getting information about the incident, a team from Thakurmunda police station rushed to the spot and launched an investigation into the matter. A scientific team from Baripada has also been summoned to assist in the probe.
The body will be sent for post-mortem examination after the scientific team completes its investigation.
Police suspect that the person might have been murdered elsewhere and then dumped in the market where the body was set on fire.
Investigation is underway and efforts are on to identify the deceased.