Sundargarh: Tension gripped Baurimunda village under Sadar police limits in Odisha’s Sundargarh district after the body of a missing youth was recovered from a pond this morning. Police suspect the youth was murdered, as his legs were found tied with a thick rope.

The deceased has been identified as Mahato Oram, a resident of the same village, who had gone missing two days ago. Villagers who had gone to the pond early in the morning noticed the body floating in the water and immediately informed the police.

A police team, along with a scientific team, rushed to the spot and began an investigation. The body was recovered from the pond and sent to the district headquarters hospital for post-mortem.

Though police strongly suspect foul play, the motive and identity of the person(s) behind the suspected murder remain unclear. Further investigation is underway.