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The mysterious death of a police Assistant Sub-Inspector in Odisha is currently under investigation, following the discovery of his body hanging from a tree near Raisingh Jodi canal at Mangaradora area under Tentulikhunti police station in Nabarangpur district on Friday.
The deceased has been identified as ASI Renu Prasad Pradhan who was attached to Tentulikhunti police station.
Pradhan was last seen while on duty on September 23, when he set out for Nabarangpur, but did not return. ASI Pradhan was nearing the end of his career, with his retirement only two months away.
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Authorities have yet to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the death of ASI Pradhan, whose body has since been sent for a post-mortem. Tentulikhunti police officials have launched a comprehensive investigation into this distressing incident.
The community in and around Nabarangpur district is eagerly awaiting further updates as authorities work to uncover the truth behind this tragic end to a dedicated police officer’s life.
“ASI Pradhan left his government quarter on Monday morning. He had last talked with his wife at around 9.30 am. Then his mobile was switched off. Subsequently, his body was found hanging from a tree in a forest. From the preliminary investigation, it is suspected that Pradhan might have committed suicide. However, it could only be ascertained following the post-mortem of the body and a thorough probe into the incident,” said Nabarangpur SDPO Krushnachandra Bhatara.
