Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- A youth was found dead in Santarabandha village under Kaniha police limits in Odisha's Angul district on Thursday morning. The deceased has been identified as Pankaj Pradhan, who had reportedly gone missing on Wednesday night.

His body was recovered from a pond near the village, prompting suspicion of foul play. Police have initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the death.

According to family members, Pankaj was at home on Wednesday evening before leaving around 11 pm. When he did not return, his family launched a search but could not trace him. His body was discovered the next morning.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the youth may have been brutally murdered. Polic...