Superstitions like witchcraft continue to rule the roost in Odisha with another case of sorcery reportedly claiming life of a person in Mohana block of Gajapati district. (Photo: File/Representational)

BHUBANESWAR: Superstitions like witchcraft continue to rule the roost in Odisha with another case of sorcery reportedly claiming life of a person in Mohana block of Gajapati district.

Headless body of a man was found inside a forest near Bhaliasahi village on Wednesday morning. Suspecting it to be a case of murder, locals informed the matter to police. Police identified the deceased to be one Dasu Mallick, a resident of Bhaliasahi village. His family members alleged that they suspected some local people behind the ghastly murder. Even though the police were yet to clarify on the exact cause behind the incident, His family members alleged that they suspected some local people behind the ghastly murder.