Puri, May 9: Puri police has recovered an unidentified body near Puri sea beach on Monday.

The body was spotted on the shore adjoining the Baliapanda Sector-6, before the golden tree.

Sources said some visitors spotted a youth’s body on the seashore near the golden tree and informed the police. The sea beach police reached the spot and recovered the body. Later, it was sent for autopsy.

An investigation is underway to ascertain the identity of the deceased and the cause behind his death, said police.