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Headless Body Found Near River, Police Seek Clues
30 Oct
Summary
- Unidentified woman's decapitated body discovered by fishermen.
- Police suspect rape and murder; searching for the severed head.
- Investigation includes sniffer dogs, scientific teams, and CCTV analysis.
An unidentified woman's decapitated body was found near the Luna riverbank in Kendrapada district on Friday morning by local fishermen. The woman, estimated to be between 35 and 40 years old, was discovered wearing bangles. Police are treating the case as a suspected rape and murder and are urgently searching for the severed head to help identify the victim.
Authorities have deployed a scientific team and sniffer dogs to the crime scene. They are also examining CCTV footage and have shared details with neighboring police stations to ascertain the woman's identity. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination, and police are investigating missing persons reports from nearby areas. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS.
