Bhadrak: A missing youth was found dead in a canal at Anakhasahi village under Chandbali police limits in Odisha's Bhadrak district, today.

The deceased was identified as Sukant Das (22) of the village.

According to reports, he went missing on October 13, following which his family members lodged a complaint with the police in this regard.

Shockingly, his body was caught in fishermen's net in the canal today. Later, his family members reached the spot and identified the body.

Police have recovered the body for post-mortem and initiated an investigation into the incident.

On the other hand, the kin of the deceased alleged that he was murdered and thrown into the water body.