India
Two 17‑ and 15‑year‑old girls found hanging from tree in Shahjahanpur village
The bodies of two teenage girls, aged 17 and 15, were discovered hanging from a tree in Haraiya village, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday morning. Circle officer Shubham Verma, of the Sadar police station, said the girls were close friends and that police were collecting information to determine the circumstances of their deaths. The girls were tied to the same branch with separate dupattas. They lived in houses about 200 metres apart in the same neighbourhood and belonged to the same community. Their bodies have been sent for post‑mortem examination. Police are also attempting to locate the girls’ mobile phones and will review call records and other digital evidence as part of the investigation. The cause and circumstances of the deaths are expected to become clearer after the post‑mortem reports and further inquiry. No allegations have been made by the families so far.
Frequently asked questions
Where were the bodies of the teenage girls found?
They were found hanging from a tree in Haraiya village, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh.
What is the police investigation focusing on?
Police are collecting information, locating the girls' mobile phones, reviewing call records and digital evidence, and awaiting post‑mortem reports.
Were there any allegations from the families?
No allegations have been made by the families so far.