Baripada: In a shocking incident, a deeply wounded body of a minor girl found from Sanakumarum forest under Tiring police limits in Mayurbhanj district on Thursday.
Family members of the deceased girl, identified as a resident of Sanakiajanga village, have alleged their daughter has been murdered after being raped.
According to sources, the girl was studying in class five.
On being informed about the incident, Rairangpur Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Mohan Pani Karua and Inspector in Charge (IIC) of Tiring police station rushed to the spot and started investigation into the murder.
Medical examination of the body will be conducted after completion of the investigation of the State Forensic team, said a police official.