Elderly Woman Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances in Rayagada

Rayagada: An elderly woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her residence in Kumudabali village under Ambadola police limits in Odisha’s Rayagada district on Saturday. Police recovered her half-charred body from inside the house.

The deceased has been identified as Chandan Tula Dangari. According to police, she was living alone in the house and had no immediate family members.

The exact cause of death is yet to be ascertained, and officials said it remains unclear how the woman came into contact with fire or what led to the incident.

On receiving information, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Bissamcuttack, along with personnel from Ambadola Police Station, reached the spot and launched an investigation.

Police said further inquiry is underway to determine whether the death was accidental, suicidal, or the result of foul play.