Bhubaneswar: The Crime Branch today began its probe into the alleged murder of Chittaranjan Palei, personal security guard of State Planning Board Deputy Chairperson Sanjay Das Burma.
A four-member team of Crime Branch reportedly reached the spot at Gadamrugasira in Puri for investigation.
Notably, the body of Palei was found floating in the Nuanai river in Puri district on December 13 afternoon, two days after he had gone missing after attending a function organised by an aide of Das Burma on December 11 night.
Police had said there were multiple injury marks on the body.
Earlier on Wednesday, Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay ordered Crime Branch investigation into the case.
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