Nuapada, Oct 13 (UDN): A young couple was found dead under suspicious circumstances at Bhimakhol Chowk in Odisha’s Nuapada district on Monday night, prompting police to launch an investigation.
The deceased have been identified as Sankirtan Gahir, 23, and his wife, Subhadra Gahir, 20. The couple reportedly hailed from Khamtarai village under Khadial block and had been living at Bhimakhol Chowk for a considerable period.
According to preliminary reports, Subhadra was found with a rope around her neck, while Sankirtan was found dead on a bed. The circumstances leading to their deaths have not yet been established.
Police Begin Investigation
After receiving information about the incident, personnel from Khadial police station reached the spot and initiated an inquiry.
Police recovered the bodies and sent them for post-mortem examinations to determine the cause of death.
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident. However, no confirmed details about the sequence of events or the possible cause of the deaths were immediately available.
Post-Mortem Findings Awaited
The post-mortem reports are expected to help establish the cause of death as the investigation progresses.
Police have yet to disclose further details, and it remains unclear whether any other factors contributed to the incident.
Further information is awaited as investigators work to piece together the events that led to the deaths of the young couple.