Missing Youth’s Body Recovered From Ib River After Three Days; Two Detained

Sundargarh: The body of a 25-year-old youth, who had been missing since November 9, was recovered from the Ib River near Kusumura boat ghat in Sundargarh district on Thursday morning. Police have detained two persons in connection with the suspected murder.

The deceased, identified as Dhiraj Tantri of Kaintara village under Kinjirkela police station limits, had reportedly gone out with his friends but never returned home. Following a complaint by his family, police launched a search operation.

On Wednesday, police, with the assistance of the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), searched the Ib River but failed to trace him. His body was spotted floating near Kusumura boat ghat on Thursday morning and subsequently recovered by the fire services personnel.

Family members suspect that Dhiraj was murdered due to previous enmity and that his body was dumped in the river to destroy evidence. Based on their complaint, Kinjirkela police registered a case and launched an investigation.

Two persons have reportedly been detained for questioning. Further investigation is underway.