A body of an unidentified woman was found near a water tank at Krushak Bazaar of Bidanasi in Cuttack city on Wednesday. It was suspected that the woman was murdered.
A liquor bottle, a bag and a note were found near the body.
Getting information, the Bidanasi police reached the spot and launched an investigation into the incident. Some locals were questioned by the police to ascertain the identity of the woman.
“Following the identification of the body, it will be easier to investigate whether the woman committed suicide or she was killed,” said a police official.
“A forensic team is collecting the vital evidences. The body has been sent for postmortem. It will be too early to comment anything on the case. We will be in a position to comment anything after examining the reports,” said city DCP Pinak Mishra.