Choudwar, Nov 1: An unidentified body was recovered from Birupa river in Choudwar area of Cuttack district.

According to reports, some locals spotted the body floating in the Birupa river on Monday morning and informed Jagatpur police.

Police and fire department personnel reached the spot and recovered the body. The body has been sent to SCB Medical College and Hospital for post-mortem.

Police have seized a cycle and other belongings of the victim from Birupa bridge.

Further investigation is on to ascertain the identity and exact reason behind the death of the victim.