The death of popular Odia Jatra comedy artiste Guru Prusty continues to remain under scrutiny after police recovered one of his missing mobile phones, a development that could provide fresh leads in the ongoing investigation.

According to reports, Guru Prusty met with an accident at around 8:15 pm on December 7 while travelling from Bhadrak to Dhusuri to perform with Indrabhaban Jatra at Sandhapur. The accident occurred near Chingudipur on State Highway-16. He was later declared dead at Bhadrak Medical College and Hospital.

Police said only one of his two mobile phones was initially recovered from the accident site.

Second Mobile Phone Recovered

Police on Thursday evening recovered the second mobile phone, which had remained untraceable since the accident. The device was handed over to the Dhusuri police station by Jalandhar Jena of Bardeswar.

According to police sources, Prusty’s wife had repeatedly tried calling the number. While the phone remained switched off initially, a person eventually received the call, following which the police were able to recover the handset.

Family members have not yet lodged a formal complaint. Prusty’s wife reportedly said a complaint would be filed after the completion of the last rites.

She stated that the recovery of both mobile phones could reveal crucial evidence related to the circumstances of her husband’s death. She also alleged that actress Jina may have had a role in events preceding the incident, referring to a viral video purportedly showing an argument between the two shortly before the accident.

Relatives Allege Death Was Not Accidental

In a fresh development, Guru Prusty’s uncle filed a complaint with Dhamnagar Police on Friday, alleging that the death was not accidental and claiming it to be a case of murder.

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Police have reportedly initiated further inquiry and are examining both mobile phones as part of the investigation. Officials said all aspects are being looked into, and further action will be taken based on evidence.