Kendrapara (Odisha), Jul 23 (PTI) A 40-year-old man was found with his throat slit in Odisha's Kendrapara district, police said.

The man was rescued by locals and taken to a nearby hospital in a critical condition and later shifted to Cuttack's SCB Medical College and Hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment.

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The man, identified as Satyajit Sarangi from Kujang area in neighbouring Jagatsinghpur district, was found in a pool of blood near Hajary Chhak on the Paradeep-Chandikhol Highway in Kendrapara Sadar police station area on Tuesday night, a police officer said.

Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the reason behind the incident and were waiting for his recovery to record his statement.

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