Bargarh, May 9: A girl’s body has been recovered from a river in Bargarh on Monday.

The deceased has been identified as Andhari Deep, a native of Tejang village under the Bargarh police limits.

Sources said locals spotted a girl’s body under the Ranijor bridge near the Bhatigaon village late night on Sunday. Being informed, police initiated an investigation into it.

On the other hand, the deceased’s mother has lodged a complaint with the Barapali police stating that her daughter has allegedly been killed by a teacher named Gananath Mirdha.

Acting on the complaint, the police have initiated an investigation into the matter. However, the teacher has absconded, said the police.