Malkangiri: Tension erupted at Malkangiri police station in Odisha following reports of the death of a man from the district who had been arrested by Haryana Police in connection with a ganja smuggling case.

The deceased has been identified as Tanup Dey, a resident of MPV-75 village in Malkangiri district. According to preliminary reports, he died while being taken on transit remand by Haryana Police.

Reports said Tanup Dey’s body was recovered from a hotel. However, the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.

The incident triggered tension at Malkangiri police station after news of his death spread. Haryana Police personnel were reportedly detained at the police station amid the unrest.

The circumstances leading to Tanup Dey’s death are yet to be established. Further investigation is expected to bring clarity to the incident and determine the sequence of events.

The case has raised questions about the circumstances in which the accused died while in the custody of Haryana Police. Further details are awaited.