India News | Odisha Cop Found Hanging from Tree in Kandhamal District

Phulbani (Odisha), Oct 26 (PTI) A havildar of Odisha Police was found hanging from a tree on the outskirts of Rujangi village in Kandhamal district on Thursday, police said.

The deceased was identified as Pitabas Digal, police added.

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Family members alleged that it was a case of "homicide" and demanded a thorough probe.

"We have sent the body for autopsy to the district headquarters hospital, Phulbani," Suprasanna Mallick, sub-divisional police officer (SDPO), said.

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