A shocking tragedy unfolded in Kushinagar when a 16-year-old girl, who had left home to attend Independence Day celebrations at her college, was found murdered with wounds inflicted by a sharp weapon. The victim, a class 10 student of Janta Inter College, had left her home at approximately 7:30 AM on August 15 to participate in the flag hoisting ceremony but failed to return by evening, prompting her family to initiate a frantic search. Her lifeless body was later discovered by villagers under a culvert near Morvan village on Saturday evening, leading to a wave of grief and outrage across the local community.

The police have confirmed that the girl’s body bore clear marks of violence caused by a sharp object, suggesting a brutal attack. The family promptly identified the body and lodged a formal complaint with the Ramkola police station. The local authorities have registered a case of murder and have launched a thorough investigation to piece together the events leading up to the incident. The community, still reeling from the tragic news, has demanded swift justice and stronger safety measures for young girls in the region.

According to Station House Officer Raj Prakash Singh, based on the family’s allegations, a 26-year-old man has been apprehended for questioning in connection with the murder. The police are interrogating the suspect and continuing their probe to establish the motive and circumstances behind the crime. Meanwhile, local leaders and residents are calling for heightened vigilance and increased protection for students attending educational institutions, especially during public events, to prevent such horrifying incidents in the future.

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