Migrant worker's body found near quarantine centre in Odisha

The deceased was identified as Brajabandhu Rana(40), a native of Krushnapur village.

Published: 01st June 2020 11:12 AM | Last Updated: 01st June 2020 11:12 AM | A+A A-

Migrant workers travelling on a truck risking their lives in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. (Photo | Biswanath Swain/EPS)

By PTI

BHUBANESWAR: A migrant worker, who had returned from Mumbai recently, was found dead near a quarantine centre in Odisha's Cuttack district, police said on Monday.

The deceased was identified as Brajabandhu Rana(40), a native of Krushnapur village.

He was lodged at a quarantine centre in Krushnapur panchayat under Badamba police limits in Cuttack district After his return from Mumbai, he was kept at the quarantine centre since May 26.

However, his body was found near the boundary wall of the quarantine centre this morning, police said.

The body was recovered and sent for post-mortem.

The reason behind the death was yet to be ascertained.

An investigation was launched into the matter, police said.