Tragic Discovery: 18-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Keonjhar - Was It Murder or Suicide?

A tragic incident unfolded in Tentalapasi village, Keonjhar, where the body of an 18-year-old girl was discovered hanging from a tree. Authorities suspect foul play, with allegations of rape preceding her death. The community is in uproar, demanding justice and the swift arrest of the perpetrator. Investigations are ongoing, with police collecting evidence and examining the victim's mobile phone for leads. Family members suspect a local youth involved in a relationship with the victim may be connected to this shocking crime. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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Tragic Discovery: 18-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Keonjhar - Was It Murder or Suicide?

Disturbing Incident in Tentalapasi Village


In a shocking incident in Tentalapasi village, located within the Harichandanpur block, the police discovered the lifeless body of an 18-year-old female student hanging from a tree near her residence on Tuesday morning.


Authorities suspect that she may have been raped prior to her death. Her family has raised concerns, alleging foul play and asserting that this is a murder case. The police have stated that a thorough investigation will determine whether it was a suicide or homicide.


The discovery has led to unrest in the community, with local residents demanding swift action to apprehend the perpetrator. The police have sent the body for a post-mortem examination and initiated an investigation with assistance from a forensic team, according to IIC Laxmikanta Pradhan of the Pandapada police station.


Additionally, law enforcement officials have collected clothing and other items from the scene. A case has been registered following a complaint from the victim's family, and investigations are ongoing, as confirmed by the IIC.


It is believed that some of the clothing found at the scene may belong to the suspect, who fled the area under the cover of darkness.


Community members speculate that the attacker may have hung the girl from the tree after killing her to stage the scene as a suicide. Locals have suggested that the police could track down the suspect by examining the victim's mobile phone.


Sources indicate that the girl was involved in a relationship with a local young man, and her family suspects he may be connected to this heinous crime.


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