Farrukhabad: Missing minor girls found hanging with dupattas after Krishna Janmashtami | WATCH

On the evening of the Krishna Janmashtami festivities, the two girls went missing. Their bodies were later found hanging from a tree, with two dupattas (traditional shawls) tied together to form a noose. The discovery was made by residents who were searching for the missing teenagers.

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New Delhi: In a heart-wrenching incident that has sent shockwaves through Uttar Pradesh's Farrukhabad, two minor girls, aged 18 and 15, were discovered hanging from a tree under distressing circumstances. The victims, who had gone out to attend a Krishna Janmashtami celebration in their village, did not return home, leading to the tragic discovery.

Details of incident

On the evening of the Krishna Janmashtami festivities, the two girls went missing. Their bodies were later found hanging from a tree, with two dupattas (traditional shawls) tied together to form a noose. The discovery was made by residents who were searching for the missing minors. 

The local police have initially classified the case as a suicide, citing the presence of the dupattas as a key element of their preliminary assessment. However, this conclusion has been met with significant skepticism from the victims’ families, who have vehemently disputed the suicide theory and are demanding a thorough investigation into the possibility of foul play.

Police investigation

Superintendent of Police Alok Priyadarshi, in an official statement, confirmed that a mobile phone and a SIM card were found at the scene of the incident. The recovery of these items could provide crucial leads in the investigation. The police are currently analyzing the phone and SIM card to uncover any potential evidence that could shed light on the circumstances leading up to the tragedy.

Family's allegations

The families of the deceased girls have accused local authorities of mishandling the case and are calling for a deeper probe. They believe that the nature of the deaths points towards a possible murder rather than suicide. Family members are demanding justice.