Khariar police discovered the body of an unidentified youth near Chalanpada Bridge in Nuapada district on Friday night.

Officers seized the body and began an investigation into the circumstances of his death.

Police sources said the deceased youth, around 25 years old, had wandered in the Khariar area for several months. Locals noticed his unstable behaviour and often saw him roaming near the bridge. The youth collapsed near the bridge late Thursday night and died at the spot.

Khariar police reached the location after receiving information. They recovered the body and took it to the Khariar Sub-Divisional Hospital. Doctors declared him dead. Police registered case number 33/25 and started a formal inquiry.

The youth’s identity remains unknown. Investigators conducted a post-mortem exam

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