India News | 15-year-old Girl Dies by Suicide in Odisha's Ganjam
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A 15-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide by setting herself ablaze in Odisha's Ganjam district on Monday, police said.
Berhampur, Dec 11 (PTI) A 15-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide by setting herself ablaze in Odisha's Ganjam district on Monday, police said.
The incident happened in Kotinada police station area, they said.
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An investigation is underway, police said, adding that they suspect that love affair may be the cause behind her death.
The girl was in class 11. When the incident happened, there was no one in her house -- her father lives in Surat in Gujarat, while her mother and brother were out at work.
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Locals saw smoke coming out of the house, following which they informed the police.
"We found the charred body of the girl lying on the floor. The body was sent to MKCG Medical College and Hospital for post-mortem examination," said Krushna Saha, the inspector-in-charge of Kotinada police station.
A case of unnatural death was registered, he said.
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