Bhubaneswar: The body of a dentist was recovered from the railway tracks near Patia railway station in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.

The deceased, identified as Amrit Jena, was reportedly working as a dentist at a nearby private hospital.

According to preliminary information, Jena’s scooter was found parked near the railway tracks, while his body was found lying on the tracks. It is suspected he may have been crossing the tracks for some work when he was hit by a train.

Following the information, personnel from Mancheswar Government Railway Police (GRP) reached the spot and recovered the body.

However, the exact circumstances leading to Jena's death are yet to be ascertained. Mancheswar GRP has launched an investigation based on evidence and other information collected from the spot.

An unnatural death case has been registered and further investigation is underway.