Tension spread in Umarpur and nearby villages of Indri block on Wednesday after the body of a teenage girl was found lying on the roadside.
The girl, believed to be 17-18 years old, had injury marks on her head and neck, raising suspicion of foul play. Locals believe she was killed elsewhere and her body was dumped at the spot. They immediately informed the police.
Police officials said the exact cause of death would be known after the postmortem. DSP Rajiv Kumar, along with police teams and forensic experts, visited the site.
He further said, “We are investigating the matter. The cause of death can be confirmed only after the postmortem examination. For the identity of the girl, we are making efforts.”
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