Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- The body of a 28-year-old youth was recovered from an open drain in Daspalla, Nayagarh district, on Tuesday morning, with the exact cause of death yet to be officially confirmed. The incident took place near the Sai Temple at Krushnachandrapur Patana village in Ward 12 under Daspalla police limits.

The deceased, identified as Rabi Nahak of Krushnachandrapur Patana, had reportedly left home early in the morning to visit a nearby pond as part of his daily routine. His body was later discovered lying in the uncovered drain, following which local residents immediately alerted the police.

Initial reports suggest that the youth may have accidentally slipped into the drain, with dense fog in the area likely reducing visi...