PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Ramnagar
A 58-year-old woman was found dead in a semi-naked condition near her house in Chhoi village’s Kishanpur Padao on Tuesday morning, sparking panic. While the mysterious circumstances point to foul play, the victim’s family alleged the involvement of a local youth. The deceased was identified as Vimla Devi (58), wife of late Khilaf Singh. The locals said that they had informed police upon spotting the body in the morning. A police team from Ramnagar rushed to the spot and inspected the scene. Considering the sensitive nature of the case, a forensic team was also called in to collect evidence from the spot.
The family members meanwhile expressed suspicion against a youth residing in the same village and alleged his possible involvement in the woman’s death. The possibility of an old personal enmity is also being examined, police said, adding that the foul play allegations have not yet been established.
Speaking of the matter, the circle officer (CO) Ravikant Semwal said the police had received information about the recovery of the body at around 10.15 AM on Tuesday. “The woman used to live alone. The body was taken into police custody, and after completing the necessary inquest formalities, it was sent to the hospital for post-mortem examination,” he said, adding that they were investigating the case from all possible angles, including suspected murder and previous enmity.
“The exact cause and circumstances of the woman’s death will become clear only after receipt of the post-mortem report and completion of the police investigation,” he stated.
