Jajpur, Dec 20: A young man was found dead under mysterious circumstances in his girlfriend’s village in Jajpur district, triggering allegations of murder by his family. The incident has been reported from the Binjharpur police station area.
The deceased has been identified as Ashok Das, son of Manoj Das of Deuli Gobindpur village under Salepur police station in Cuttack district. According to reports, Ashok had gone to Mainda village under Binjharpur police station to meet a woman with whom he was allegedly in a relationship.
Family members alleged that Ashok was detained at the woman’s house and later managed to inform them over the phone. After receiving the information, his parents rushed to the spot. They have alleged that the woman’s family initially demanded ₹5 lakh, which was later reduced to ₹1 lakh after Ashok’s father expressed his inability to pay the higher amount.
The family further alleged that while Ashok’s father had briefly stepped out, he returned to find his son hanging. Ashok was immediately taken to a medical facility, where doctors declared him dead.
Following the incident, Ashok’s family lodged a written complaint at Binjharpur police station, alleging that he was murdered. Police have registered a case, seized the body, and sent it for post-mortem examination.
Binjharpur police are continuing their investigation. Jajpur SDPO said the post-mortem report will determine whether the death was a case of murder or suicide, adding that strict legal action will be taken against those found guilty.
