Mystery Unfolds in Odisha: Woman's Body Disappears from Graveyard

In a perplexing incident in Bhadrak, Odisha, the body of a woman has mysteriously disappeared from a graveyard, prompting police to investigate. This unsettling event raises concerns about a possible racket involved in the illegal supply of corpses to medical colleges. The family of the deceased, Rukmani Samal, discovered the grave disturbed during a ritual, leading to the alarming revelation. As authorities delve into the case, the community remains on edge, recalling similar incidents from the past. What could be behind this disturbing trend? Read on to find out more.
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Investigation Launched After Body Goes Missing

Mystery Unfolds in Odisha: Woman's Body Disappears from Graveyard


Bhadrak: A shocking incident has emerged from Bhadrak district in Odisha, where the body of a woman has reportedly vanished from a graveyard, leading local authorities to initiate an investigation.


This unsettling event took place in the village of Maninathpur, located within the jurisdiction of the Bhandaripokhari police station.


Last year, three bodies were also reported missing from the same burial site, raising suspicions among residents about a potential network involved in the illicit supply of corpses to private medical institutions for research purposes.


The deceased, Rukmani Samal, had passed away ten days prior, and in accordance with her community's traditions, she was interred in the graveyard.


However, when her family visited the site for the customary 10th-day ritual on Thursday, they were shocked to discover that the grave had been disturbed and the body was no longer there.


In response to this alarming discovery, the family promptly alerted the police, who have since commenced an investigation.