A shocking incident has surfaced in Bargarh town after police recovered the half-burnt body of a woman from a house near Uma Talkies at Hatpada Pada.
The deceased has been identified as 60-year-old Draupadi Mahapatra.
According to reports, the woman was found dead inside her home under mysterious circumstances. Locals informed police, who immediately reached the spot and began an investigation. The discovery has raised serious questions about how she caught fire while sleeping at night.
Family members have not yet issued any statement, and police officials also refrained from commenting on the cause of death. However, suspicions have emerged that someone may have killed her and set the body ablaze to destroy evidence.
The incident has triggered panic in the locality, with residents demanding a thorough probe. Investigators are examining all possible angles, including foul play and accidental fire.
Authorities confirmed that forensic experts will assist in determining the exact cause of death. Police have assured that strict action will follow once the investigation establishes the facts.
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