Berhampur: Unidentified persons have allegedly murdered an elderly man over suspicion of practising sorcery before burying him in Ganjam district.
The deceased has been identified as Trinath Patra, a resident of Bandhaguda village under Sergada police limits.
Although the incident took place on Thursday night, the matter came to the fore after the body of Patra was retrieved today morning.
Moreover, police have detained one person in this connection and launched a manhunt for others involved in the crime.