The body of a 35-year-old woman, who had been missing for three days, was recovered from a well in the Nuh district of Haryana on Monday. The police have registered a case of suspicious death and are investigating the possibility of foul play.
Discovery of the Body
According to police officials, the woman went missing on Friday after leaving her home in the Tauru area. Her family filed a missing person complaint the same day. On Monday morning, local residents noticed a foul smell emanating from a well in a nearby field and alerted the authorities. Upon arrival, police retrieved the body, which was later identified by the family.
Police Investigation
Police have initiated an investigation under Section 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The body has been sent for postmortem to determine the exact cause of death. Preliminary reports suggest no visible injuries, but the possibility of strangulation or poisoning has not been ruled out.
Senior police officials visited the spot and assured strict action. “We are examining all angles, including personal enmity and property disputes. The woman's family has been questioned, and we are waiting for the postmortem report,” said a police spokesperson.
Family Alleges Foul Play
The victim's husband claimed that his wife had been harassed by some individuals over a land dispute. He alleged that she was abducted and murdered before being dumped in the well. “She had no reason to harm herself. Someone killed her and threw her body in the well,” he said.
Community Reaction
The incident has sparked outrage in the local community, with residents demanding a thorough investigation. A crowd gathered at the police station, urging officials to arrest the culprits at the earliest. Police have assured that all evidence will be collected scientifically.
Previous Cases
This is not the first such incident in the region. In the past year, there have been at least three cases where bodies were found in wells in Nuh district, raising concerns about safety and law enforcement. Activists have called for better policing and stricter laws to prevent such crimes.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have formed a special team to track down the suspects. Further details are awaited.
