Khurda: A first year student of a reputed college in Odisha’s Khurda district was found hanging in the room of a private hostel today.

Prima facie police suspects it a case of suicide.

The deceased girl, identified as Swapnapriya Baliarsingh, was a student of Plus II (Science) first year of Prananath Autonomous College, Khurda.

The matter came to light this evening after room's door remained closed for longer than usual.

According to reports, she had ended her life when no one was inside the room. The hostel staff broke open the door and found the girl hanging using her dupatta.

Though police is yet to recover any suicide note, so far police has found no foul play.

The body has been sent for post mortem.

Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased girl lodged a police complaint alleging she was murdered.