India, March 11 -- A bronze statue of King Jajati has mysteriously vanished from its site near the newly-built Shiva temple close to the Baraha Temple in Jajpur district. Installed previously by the district's Tourism Department, the statue's disappearance has led to widespread curiosity and speculation among local residents and intellectuals, sources said on Tuesday.

Speculations persist about the fate of the statue, those responsible for its removal, and their motives.

Specialities of the statue of King Jajati Visitors at the site near Baraha Temple were being impressed by the statue enshrining King Jajati's visage, hands, a horse, and a sword. Its current absence has left the community in disbelief and brimming with questions about t...