Police found the half-burnt body of 79-year-old Ashrukana Pradhan amid family disputes.

In Bhubaneswar, police retrieved the half-burnt body of Ashrukana Pradhan, 79, wife of former MLA Ajay Jena, from a crematorium amid family allegations that her daughter-in-law cremated her without notifying them or obtaining a post-mortem. Pradhan's brother claimed he was denied access to her for a year, alleging mistreatment. The daughter-in-law contended she followed proper procedures. An investigation is ongoing, and the body has been sent for autopsy.

November 09, 2024
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