A minor girl was found dead inside a temporary latrine in Ganjam district, creating shock in the area.
The incident took place in Lakhmanpalli village under Jagannath Prasad police limits. The deceased has been identified as 10-year-old Archana Maharana, niece of Ganesh Maharana.
According to sources, the girl had been missing since around 11 AM on Wednesday. When she could not be traced, her uncle lodged a missing complaint at the local police station at around 4 PM.
Later, while searching around the house premises, family members found her body inside a temporary latrine located behind the house. The body was reportedly covered with a plastic sheet.
On receiving information, police officials including the IIC of Jagannath Prasad police station and senior officers reached the spot. The body was recovered and sent for further examination.
Police have started an investigation to find out the circumstances behind the incident.
