Bhubaneswar: A man was found dead near Paikarapur hill under Chandaka police limits on the outskirts of Odisha capital, today.

The deceased was identified as Bansidhara Behera of Retang area. He was working as a peon at the Paikarapur School.

Though the reason of the death was yet to be ascertained, it is being suspected that he was stoned to death over past enmity.

Liquor bottle and cigarettes were found near the body. The surrounding hinted that a feast might have been organised at the spot.

Police have recovered the body and started an investigation to ascertain the circumstances under which he died. Cops were questioning the family members of the deceased in this connection.