Kokrajhar, Aug 21 (PTI) The body of a young woman was found in a pond in lower Assam's Kokrajhar district on Friday, police said.

The body was found in Dobragaon village in Kokrajhar police station area, they said.

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The woman hailed from Runikhata village in neighbouring Chirang district, police said.

Her family alleged that she was murdered, and demanded the arrest of those behind it.

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Police said they are investigating the matter. PTI

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