Angul, May 13: A shocking incident has surfaced from Angul district, where a father allegedly murdered his own son and buried the body in a forest to destroy evidence. The incident was reported from Arkil village under Rengali Dam Site police station limits in Kaniha block.

According to sources, a heated argument broke out between the father and son over a family dispute. During the altercation, the father allegedly killed his son, identified as Kuja Behera, son of Muralidhar Behera. To conceal the crime, the accused is said to have taken the body to a nearby forest and buried it.

After the youth went missing, family members and locals searched at various places. Six days later, the body was recovered from the forest area, sending shockwaves across the locality.

Police have detained the deceased’s father, mother and first wife for questioning in connection with the case. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact circumstances behind the murder.