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Body of abducted school teacher found in Kandhamal

BERHAMPUR: Body of the retired school teacher Nargo Subhsundar (65) who was allegedly abducted by Maoists in Kandhamal district was located by police.

The corpse was found in half burnt condition on a hillock at a distance of around three kilometers from the Minjapanka village under Brahmanigaon police station. Inhabitants of the village who were also searching for him could see the body on the hill top and informed about it to the police. Personnel of Special Operation Group (SOG) had also started search operation to locate the abducted retired teacher.

According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police, southern range, R.K.Sharma, the body was recovered by the security personnel on Tuesday and it was sent for post mortem. Initial reports say the body had no bullet injury. Cause of death can only be assessed only after autopsy, said Mr. Sharma.

Police is continuing to investigate all possible angles behind this abduction and murder. Till now Maoists have also not come up with any claims regarding their hand behind this violent act. “The deceased was also involved in superstitious sorcery practice”, Mr. Sharma said.

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