Odisha man’s body found floating in canal, family cries murder

JAGATSINGHPUR: The body of a 48-year-old man was found in a canal at Chandpur village within Biridi police limits on Sunday .

The deceased, Deepak Bhoi had gone missing on Friday night after he left home to link his wife’s Aadhaar details with her mobile number as is required to apply for Subhadra Yojana.

Sources said Deepak had left for the Mo Seva Kendra in the village and did not return home till late at night. Initially his family presumed he was waiting in queue. However, when he did not return the next morning, his family searched for him and inquired with his relatives and friends. Even as the search turned futile, Deepak’s phone was switched off.

A few villagers found a body floating in the canal. The body was identified by Deepak’s elder brother. Deepak’s family alleged he was murdered and his body disposed of in the canal.