BARIPADA: An 18-year-old civil engineering student was found dead in his private hostel in Laxmipur area under Bhanjpur police limits on Monday morning.
Buddhaditya Nayak was found hanging in the backyard of the hostel. Police suspect it to be a case of suicide.
The deceased's friend noticed his absence in the room and went out for a search when he found Buddhaditya’s body hanging from the asbestos roof with a cloth. The police, hostel owner and parents of the deceased were immediately informed.
According to IIC of Bhanjpur police station KK Rout, the incident occurred late Sunday night following what appears to be a phone conversation between the deceased and his female friend.
"The youth had contacted his father earlier in the evening to recharge his mobile number. Around midnight, he was seen having a heated argument over call with the female friend. His friend did not bother as he used to talk regularly with the girl", Rout said.
The deceased's father Dharmendra Nayak filed a complaint requesting investigation into whether it was a suicide or murder. "We have registered an unnatural death case and handed over the body to the family after autopsy," the IIC stated.
The police are questioning hostel inmates and have sought assistance from the cyber police to examine the deceased's call records. Buddhaditya hailed from Bisoi area of Mayurbhanj district.