Shocking Murder in Odisha: Pregnant Woman Allegedly Killed by Lover, Body Buried to Hide Crime

Bhubaneswar: Sensation has spread after the case of murder of a girl from Koraput district of Odisha came to light in Andhra Pradesh. The police have arrested the girl's live-in partner and one of his associates in this incident which took place in Gajapatinagaram area of ​​Vizianagaram district. Initial investigation alleges that after the murder of the girl, the body was kept hidden for about two days and then buried in the ground. Police have recovered the body by connecting the links of the case on the basis of technical evidence and cyber investigation. The investigation of the case is still going on.

How did the whole matter come to light?

Police investigation has revealed that the deceased was a resident of Dasmantapur area of ​​Koraput district. She was in a long-term relationship with the accused youth and both were living in a live-in relationship in Andhra Pradesh. After some time, the matter took a serious turn due to the sudden disappearance of the girl. As the investigation progressed, the police became suspicious of the accused's activities and started investigating his contacts and digital records.

Where was the body buried after hiding it?

It is alleged that after the murder, instead of disposing of the body immediately, it was kept hidden for about two days. The accused then allegedly buried the body at a place in Gajapatinagaram area. When the police got a clue about this, the team excavated at the specified place and recovered the body. After this, the process of identification of the deceased was completed and the body was sent for post-mortem.

Why did the police remember the story of 'Drishyam'?

In this case, the way an attempt was made to hide the dead body and bury it later, the investigators of the popular film 'Drishyam'. However, for the police this is just a comparison of the investigation. Actually the basis of investigation is technical and physical evidence. The police are now trying to find out what other steps the accused had taken to destroy evidence after the incident. 

Did the accused have two previous marriages?

According to initial information related to the investigation, the main accused already had two wives. Despite this, he had a relationship with the deceased and both were living together. Police have also received information that the deceased was pregnant. However, whether these circumstances are directly related to the murder or not will become clear only after the investigation is completed.

Why is the reason for the murder not clear yet?

The biggest question before the police is regarding the reason for the murder. Initial investigation has revealed information about the relationship between the accused and the girl, but the official picture of the dispute or circumstances under which the murder took place is not yet clear. Police are interrogating both the accused and their statements are being matched with the evidence found at the scene.

What clues did the police get from the cyber investigation?

Technical investigation has played an important role in the case. Police have investigated the mobile phones, call records and other digital activities of the accused. In this process, the investigators found some clues which helped in connecting the sequence of events. Police are also trying to find out with whom the accused was in contact before and after the incident.

Can anyone else's role also come forward?

At present, the police have arrested the main accused along with one of his associates. The investigating agencies are trying to find out what role both of them played in hiding and burying the body. It is also being investigated whether the murder was planned in advance or the incident was carried out suddenly after some dispute. According to the police, the complete picture of the case will be revealed only after the investigation is completed.