Dhenkanal: In a deplorable and shocking incident, the body of a four-year-old tribal girl was found lying in the forest under the Kankadahada Police Station (PS) limits today morning while the local police personnel are investigating into the suspected rape and murder case.
The heinous crime has been reported from Kharakhari village of Maruabili panchayat.
As per reports, the victim was playing outside and did not return home in the evening yesterday. The worried family members made a frantic search, but to no avail. However, some locals found her body dumped in the Maramburu nullah (forest stream) and intimated the parents. Soon after, the Kankadahada police was informed.
SDPO Suprasanna Mallick and Kankadahada PS IIC Ashis Jena rushed to the spot with their team and initiated enquiry.
While the body was seized and sent for post mortem, investigation has been intensified.