Rayagada: A jawan of the Odisha Auxiliary Police Force (OAPF) was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Seskhal area of Rayagada district on Thursday.

The body of the jawan, identified as Gouri Prasad Tadingi, was found on the roadside between Pitamahal and Jamadeipentha under Rayagada block in the morning. ADVERTISEMENT

As per sources, Gouri Prasad had completed his night duty Wednesday. His body was later found near a forested area close to the ITI Training Center at Pitamahal under the jurisdiction of Seskhal police.

After getting information, a team of police personnel visited the spot and began an investigation.

Police said the exact cause of death can be ascertained only after the post-mortem examination. Rayagada SDPO Gourahari Sahu informed that Gouri had reported for d

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