Body discovered after overnight search; ligature marks reported
Gwalior — A 17‑year‑old girl employed at a saree shop in Naya Bazar was found dead on Monday morning in bushes along Cancer Pahadiya Road, police said, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of her death.
The deceased has been identified by her family as Anaya. Relatives reported that she spoke to her mother by phone at about 9:05 pm on Sunday and said she would return home shortly. Her mobile phone was switched off roughly 10 minutes later, the family said, and she did not return.
- A missing person complaint was lodged at Kampu police station and search teams, together with family members, combed the area throughout the night.
- At about 7 am on Tuesday, information reached police about a body lying in bushes near Cancer Pahadiya Road. The family identified the body as that of Anaya, police said.
- Forensic teams examined the scene and collected evidence; the body was sent for a post‑mortem examination to determine the cause of death.
"A search operation was launched immediately after the complaint was received. Her body was found near Cancer Pahadiya in the morning. Injury marks were found on her neck. We are examining call details and other evidence. The cause of death will become clear after post‑mortem," Kampu police station SHO Amar Singh Sikarwar said.
Police reported ligature marks on the teenager's neck, which has led investigators to consider strangulation among possible causes; however, officials emphasised that the exact cause of death will be established only after the post‑mortem report.
The family has expressed suspicion that a youth, named in their complaint as Ishan Khan of Mahalgaon, may be involved. They told police that Anaya was in a relationship with the accused and earlier alleged that he had been pressuring her to marry him. Authorities said the person suspected by the family is being questioned and that all aspects of the case are being examined.
Investigation steps and evidence being examined
Police said they are analysing electronic and documentary evidence to reconstruct the teenager's movements after she left work. Investigative actions under way include:
- Examination of call detail records and mobile phone data.
- Forensic inspection of the scene and collection of physical evidence.
- Questioning of the person identified by the family and other potential witnesses.
| Timeline | Details |
|---|---|
| ~9:05 pm (Sunday) | Anaya spoke to her mother and said she would return shortly |
| ~9:15 pm (Sunday) | Her phone was switched off, according to the family |
| Night of Sunday | Family and police searched after missing‑person complaint |
| ~7:00 am (Monday) | Body found in bushes near Cancer Pahadiya Road; identified as Anaya |
| Following discovery | Forensic examination and body sent for post‑mortem |
District Superintendent of Police Robin Jain confirmed the body was dispatched for post‑mortem and said that the person suspected by the family was being questioned. Police cautioned that investigative conclusions will depend on forensic findings and corroborating evidence.
The case has drawn attention in local residential and market areas, particularly among shopkeepers and workers in Naya Bazar, as residents await information from authorities. Investigators noted that they would proceed according to evidence emerging from technical analysis, witness statements and the post‑mortem report.
Officials urged anyone with relevant information to come forward to assist the probe. Further action will be taken based on the results of forensic and medico‑legal examinations and other material recovered during the investigation.
