23-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Bareilly; Family Alleges Murder
A 23-year-old woman was found dead in Bareilly's Khitausa village. Her family alleges murder following reports of harassment by in-laws.
A sense of shock and grief has gripped Khitausa village in the Bhojipura area of Bareilly after a 23-year-old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances on Thursday. The victim, identified as Geeta, was discovered hanging in her home, leading her grieving maternal relatives to cry foul and allege that she was murdered by her in-laws.
A Tragic Discovery in Khitausa
The incident unfolded while the victim's in-laws were away working in the fields harvesting paddy. Upon their return to the house, the family was met with a horrific sight: Geeta was found hanging. Although they immediately lowered her in an attempt to save her, she had already passed away. Geeta had been married to Jaswant, a local resident of Khitausa, in 2023, and the couple left behind an eight-month-old daughter.
Allegations of Harassment and Mistreatment
The tragedy has taken a dark turn as Geeta's maternal family, who reside in the nearby village of Kodampur, have leveled serious accusations against her husband's family. They claim this was not a case of suicide, but a calculated murder.
According to her sister, Geeta had been a victim of ongoing domestic strife. The family alleges that during frequent phone conversations, Geeta had repeatedly expressed that she was being harassed and mistreated by her in-laws. These claims of persistent maltreatment have cast a heavy shadow over the circumstances of her death.
Police Investigation and Forensic Action
Following a call to Dial 112, local police arrived at the scene to secure the area. A forensic team was also deployed to the residence to meticulously collect evidence and reconstruct the events leading up to the discovery of the body.
The Bhojipura Station House Officer, K. B. Singh, stated that the police have taken possession of the body and completed the necessary inquest procedures. The remains have been sent for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
The authorities are currently weighing several factors to move forward with the investigation, including:
- The forensic evidence gathered from the crime scene.
- The specific allegations of harassment made by the victim's maternal relatives.
- The findings of the upcoming post-mortem report.
As the investigation continues, the community remains on edge, waiting for the medical and forensic reports to provide clarity on whether this was a tragic suicide or a heinous crime.