A shocking incident unfolded in Kalahandi district when locals discovered the body of a young man hanging from a mango tree near the Indravati left main canal share gate at Chancharapada under Jayapatna police limits.

The deceased has been identified as Raju Kanda, aged 18, from Chancharapada village. Residents spotted the body early in the morning and immediately informed the police. Officers reached the site and recovered the body, launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Authorities stated that the cause of death remains unclear. Police are examining whether the case involves suicide or foul play. The incident has triggered tension in the area, with villagers demanding clarity and justice.

Officials confirmed that forensic examination and a post-mortem

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