Human skeleton found on riverbank, family members allege murder

A human skeleton was recovered along the banks of the Kapali River, located near Kalahandi village under Kenduapada police outpost in Bhadrak district on Sunday. 

Upon being informed, local police reached the spot and started an investigation into the incident with the help of a scientific team.

Locals fear the skeletal remains might be of a woman identified as Radha Munda, a resident of Phulgaradia within the Banta police jurisdiction, who has been reportedly missing since last few days. 

Allegation by Family Members

As per reports, the family members of Radha visited the site and identified personal belongings, such as bangles, to substantiate their claim that the remains were hers. They have raised allegations against her in-laws, accusing them of involvement in her death. 

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Subsequently, the police have registered a case of murder and detained Radha's husband, Ram Behera, for questioning as part of the investigation. 

Similar Incident

Earlier in February last year, a human skeleton was discovered in a forest near the RMC Market Complex along the Bhadrak-Chandbali Road.

While mystery shrouded the death, given the condition of the skeleton, it was suspected to be lying there for several months. There are no clues if it was a murder or suicide, though a piece of rope was found near a tree there.