A tragic incident has come to light in Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, where the body of a 20-year-old woman was discovered hanging from a tree in Kakraha Miriya village, approximately 300 metres from her residence. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Manikpur police station on Sunday.
Victim's Background
The woman had reportedly passed her intermediate examinations this year. Her sudden and mysterious death has left the family and local community in shock.
Police Investigation
Upon receiving information, senior police officials, including DSP (Kunda) Amarnath Gupta, along with police forces and forensic experts, rushed to the spot and initiated investigations. Preliminary findings by the police suggest that the woman may have been killed elsewhere before her body was hung from the tree outside the village.
The body has been sent for post-mortem to ascertain the exact cause of death. Further details are awaited.
Family's Account
According to family members, the woman had dinner with them on Saturday night and went to sleep afterwards. The next morning, some morning walkers spotted the body hanging from the tree and alerted the authorities.
Police are questioning locals and gathering evidence to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death. An investigation is underway, and strict action will be taken against those found guilty.
