Missing woman found in critical condition in Bargarh forest

A young woman who went missing after attending the Dhanu Yatra two days ago was found grievously injured in Kurla forest in Bargarh district on Tuesday.

According to sources, the victim Sumee Bagh, hailing from Baradol village, was spotted with severe injuries to her head and other body parts showing signs of trauma. Police believe that she might have experienced mental disorientation due to the head injury.

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The victim Sumee was found in critical condition, having been motionless in the forest. She was seen for the last time at Dhanu Yatra on the evening of January 12 and did not return home thereafter.

Police are conducting a detailed probe acting on an FIR lodged regarding her disappearance, a senior official said.

“As she (Sumee) did not return home for a quite long time, we searched for her at all probable locations, but to no avail. Later, we got a phone call and the caller told us that she was lying in Kurla forest,” the victim's paternal uncle said.

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“We went to the forest but could not locate her. Thereafter, we lodged a complaint with the police. The caller’s number showed switched off and hence could not be tracked. Some local guys spotted her today and informed us,” the woman’s uncle stated.

“An unidentified man had called us from my sister’s mobile phone on the intervening night at around 10.00 PM. We have recorded the phone call. I suspect one Rakesh Dandsena who was seen with my sister at Dhanu Yatra,” the victim’s elder sister expressed.

Reported By: Dharmadatta