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Bihar Teen Found Dead in Sugarcane Field After Going Missing
22 Jun
Summary
- A 15-year-old girl went missing Saturday and her body was found Sunday.
- The body was discovered in a sugarcane field with signs of animal mauling.
- Police are investigating the death and have detained a neighborhood girl for questioning.
The body of a 15-year-old girl, Khushi Kumari, was discovered on Sunday night in a sugarcane field within the Shikarpur police station area of West Champaran district, Bihar. She had been reported missing since Saturday morning. Family members stated she left home around 10 AM on Saturday and did not return, prompting them to file a missing person's report on Sunday. The discovery of her body followed shortly after.
Locals reported a foul smell emanating from the remains, suggesting possible animal mauling. Khushi's mother indicated her daughter had left home with a girl from the neighborhood. Police have since detained the neighbor girl and some of her family members for questioning. While the victim's family is demanding strict action, suspecting murder and potential sexual assault, authorities are awaiting the postmortem report to ascertain the exact cause of death and the sequence of events. An FSL team has visited the crime scene to collect evidence.
