Karlamunda: The body of a labourer was recovered Thursday night from a construction site near Takarumal market ground under Karlamunda block in Kalahandi district, triggering allegations of murder by the victim’s family.
The deceased was identified as Rasik Chhatar, 40, a resident of Telipali village under S. Rampur police station limits in Subarnapur district.
Family members of the deceased lodged a complaint at the M. Rampur police station, suspecting that Rasik was murdered.
According to the complaint, construction work of a paddy procurement yard was underway at the site through a contractor engaged by the RMC.
Rasik Chhatar, who was employed as a labourer at the site, allegedly had an argument with another worker, Rasik Bhoi, 50, a resident of Khemesara under Barpali police station in Bargarh district.
The dispute reportedly escalated, following which Rasik Bhoi allegedly assaulted Chhatar, leading to his death.
Rampur police station officer-in-charge Chittaranjan Pradhani said a case had been registered and the accused had been detained for questioning.
Further investigation is underway, he added.
