Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- In a grim discovery, the body of a youth was recovered from farmland on Monday near Baisinga village in Rayagada district. The deceased has been identified as Siddhanta Gantha, a local resident. According to information, Gantha had travelled to Rayagada town on Sunday for some work but failed to return home. His sudden disappearance had raised concern among family members.

On Monday morning, local residents noticed a body lying in agricultural land close to the village and immediately informed the family. Upon identifying the body as Siddhanta's, grief-stricken relatives alleged that he had been murdered.

"The incident occurred last night, but we are not yet certain whether it was an accident or something else. T...