Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- A minor girl was allegedly murdered over a case of one-sided love in Odisha's Karanjia in Mayurbhanj district, with police arresting the accused on Monday after he confessed to the crime. The victim, a minor student who had been reported missing, was found dead on Sunday, leading to a major breakthrough in the case.

Karanjia police stated that the accused, a tuition teacher, was detained for questioning and later arrested after admitting his involvement. The shocking incident has raised serious concerns in the locality.

Police on Monday visited the spot and carried out a crime scene recreation to establish the sequence of events. According to officials, the accused teacher killed the student and later stuffed he...