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A cloud of suspicion hangs over the mysterious death of an 18-year-old student from Bangari village under Kudanagari police station limits in Kendrapara district, with many fearing the influence of online gaming may have played a role.
The deceased has been identified as Umakanta Jena, the only son of his parents.
According to sources, Umakanta was pursuing his studies at a private college in Bhubaneswar and had returned home during the vacation. Reports suggest that he consumed poison and was rushed to Pattamundai and later referred to Cuttack in critical condition. However, he died on the way.
Preliminary information indicate...