Balasore: The body of a youth was recovered on the side of National Highway 16 near Dandakali Temple under Khantapada police limits of Balasore district on Thursday.
The deceased has been identified as Abhaya Kumar Panda of Khantapada. It is suspected that he has been murdered over past enmity.
Reportedly, Panda had a fight with four persons from his village eight days back. The matter was later resolved by village elders.
Yesterday evening, he had gone to the market but had not returned home. His family members had lodged a missing report at the local police station.
However, he was found dead today morning. Police seized his body and have initiated a probe into the matter.
