Ganderbal, May 27: A young girl nearly 24 years of age died under suspicious circumstances in the Manigam area of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, officials said.
According to initial reports, the girl allegedly died by suicide after hanging herself at her residence.
She was immediately shifted to District Hospital (DH) Ganderbal for medical assistance.
However, doctors at the hospital declared her brought dead on arrival.
Following the incident, a police team reached the spot and initiated legal proceedings to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the death.
Officials said further investigation is underway, while more details are awaited.
The tragic incident has sent shockwaves across the locality, with residents expressing grief over the unfortunate loss.
Authorities have appealed to the public and media organizations to maintain ethical standards by respecting the privacy and dignity of the bereaved family and refraining from sharing personal identity details.
