While Malkangiri police is still investigating the matter, unconfirmed reports suggest that the villagers have been forwarded to court as suspected Maoists.
The villagers have been identified as Fagun Durua, Jaduram Kalar, Biswanath Madkami and Sukri Madkami.
Malkangiri SDPO has told Kalinga TV Correspondent Prasad Nayak that all efforts are being made to bring the villagers back.