Missing Woman Cricketer, 26, Found Dead In Odisha Forest

Cuttack:

Rajashree Swain, a 26-year-old lady cricketer of Odisha, was discovered hanging from a tree inside a dense forest in Cuttack district on Friday, the police stated.

She was lacking since January 11.

Her scooter was discovered deserted close to the forest.

“A case of unnatural dying has been registered within the matter. We discovered her physique hanging from a tree in Gurudijhatia forest in Athagarh space. We are going to probe the dying from all angles,” Deputy Commissioner of Police Pinak Mishra stated.

The reason for Swain’s dying can be clear as soon as the autopsy report arrives, Mishra stated.

The cricketer from Puri district was right here to attend a coaching camp organised by the Odisha Cricket Affiliation for an upcoming national-level event in Puducherry.

Swain, nonetheless, did not clinch a spot within the 16-member crew chosen for the event.

“She was seen crying on Wednesday night after the names of crew members have been introduced, and went lacking from the resort, the place we had all put up for the coaching session, shortly after,” stated Swain’s roommate.

A lacking grievance was lodged on the native Mangalabag police station in Cuttack metropolis by coach Pushpanjali Banerjee, after Swain couldn’t be reached over cellphone.

Her relations alleged that Swain, a right-arm quick bowler and a middle-order batter, was murdered “because the physique bore harm marks and her eyes have been broken”.

Additionally they claimed that Swain was refused a berth within the crew regardless of performing higher than many others who’ve been chosen.

Subrat Behera, the CEO of the affiliation, stated the choice was executed in a really clear method, expressing shock over the demise of the cricketer.

“If there was prejudice, how is that she discovered a spot within the 25-member possible crew, which attended the camp,” Behera added.

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