Burnt body of youth found at ashram

Salipur: Tension erupted at Anandatma Ashram at Rameswar near here in Cuttack district today after burnt body of a youth found on the Ashram premises.

Irate locals vandalized the mutt alleging that the youth has been murdered. In view of the law and order situation, massive police forces have been deployed.

The deceased has been identified as Ashok Kumar Patra and was a resident of Chahapada village.

As per the latest reports, the ashram’s chief Alok Bisoi was detained by the police for questioning.