Koraput, June 17: A human skeleton recovered from a forested area in Odisha's Koraput district is suspected to be that of a 66-year-old man who had been missing for more than a month, police said.
The skeletal remains were found in a forest located between Kerimiti and Budaguda villages. Following the discovery, police and a scientific team reached the spot and launched an investigation.
Clothes, including a lungi, shirt and towel, were found near the skeleton. Based on these belongings, family members identified the deceased as Budu Bhatra, a resident of Indraguda village under Bagadiri panchayat in Kundura block.
According to family members, Budu Bhatra had been missing for the past 35 days. A missing person report had reportedly been filed after he could not be traced despite extensive searches.
The recovery of the skeletal remains has brought a tragic end to the family's search for the missing man. However, the exact cause of death remains unclear.
Police have sent the remains for further examination, while forensic experts are assisting in the investigation. Authorities said the circumstances surrounding the death will be determined after the completion of scientific and forensic analyses.
Further investigation is underway.
