Sonepur, Aug. 17 -- A woman was found dead with throat slit at her residence in Sonepur district this morning.

The deceased was identified as Lakshmi Barik (50), a resident of Raypali under Dunguripali Police Station.

According to reports, Lakshmi was allegedly attacked by someone while she was cleaning utensils behind the house in the morning. The accused allegedly killed her by slitting throat with a sharp weapon.

Reports said that the woman died on the spot.

On receiving information, police reached the spot and recovered the body.

The probe has been initiated to ascertain cause behind murder and nab the accused person.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Odisha Sun Times....