Paradeep, June 15: In a tragic mishap, a minor boy was allegedly beaten to death by his father and step mother at Trilochanpur under Abhayachandapur police limits in Jagatsinghpur district.

The body of the 15-year-old boy was recovered in mysterious circumstances from a field near the village school today.

On being informed, police reached the spot and started probe into the matter.

As per sources, the deceased’s mother was also found dead under similar mysterious circumstances around 8-10 years back.