Bhubaneswar, April 22: Chandaka police today recovered body of a youth with a chopped hand from Andharua area in the city today.

The identity of the deceased is yet to be established. Police sources said, locals of Andharua village spotted a chopped hand, a youth’s body and a bike  thrown scattered few metres apart.

Being informed, Chandaka police rushed to the spot and recovered the body with the chopped hand.

Police initiated a probe into the death of the youth sending the body for autopsy.

Notably, a beheaded body of a woman was recovered by Chandaka police near Andharua few months ago.