A pall of sorrow has descended over Cuttack’s Bidanasi area after the body of a priest was found hanging inside the ISKCON temple in CDA Sector-6 early Monday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Sangram Samal, a dedicated priest at the temple. Preliminary reports suggest the possibility of suicide, though police have not ruled out other causes and have launched a full investigation.
The discovery was made by temple staff, who immediately alerted the Cuttack police. A team, along with forensic experts, arrived on the scene to conduct a detailed examination.
The ISKCON temple, known for its spiritual ambience and active community presence, has been left stunned by the unexpected death. While no suicide note has been recovered so far, authorities are probing all angles, including personal and psychological factors that might have played a role.
The body has been sent for a post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death. Police officials have assured a thorough and transparent investigation as the community mourns the untimely loss of a beloved spiritual figure.
