The body of a youth was found in mysterious circumstances at jetty no. 1 of a fishing harbour in the port town on Monday.
The deceased was identified as Upendra Parida of the Tihidi area in Bhadrak district.
According to reports, Upendra, who by profession was a fisherman, had gone missing four days ago.
Locals spotted the body floating in the water body in morning and informed police. The body was recovered and sent for postmortem by police and further investigations are underway.
Later, Upendra’s brother has lodged a complaint with the Paradip Marine police alleging that he was murdered.