Angul: The dead body of a former Sarpanch was recovered in front of his house in Jerang panchayat under Jarapada police limits in Angul district on Tuesday.
The deceased has been identified as Bibhuti Bhushan Garnaik (62) a local BJD leader in Dehuri Sahi village.
As per reports, Bibhuti slept on the roof of his house last night and his body was recovered with bruises on his head and legs this morning.
On intimation, police reached the spot and seized the body for post-mortem. It is suspected that he either died after falling from the roof or was pushed from the roof by someone. Police have launched a probe into the incident to ascertain the reason behind his unnatural death.