Woman found dead on roadside in Lucknow, post-mortem to reveal cause of death
Lucknow: The body of a woman was found lying on the roadside near Badshah Kheda Nahariya in the Indira Nagar area of Lucknow on Tuesday, triggering concern among local residents. Police reached the spot after receiving information about the incident, took the body into custody, and initiated an investigation.
According to Station House Officer (SHO) Ajay Narayan Singh, information was received through UP Dial 112 early Tuesday morning regarding the body of an unidentified woman lying near the roadside in Badshah Kheda Nahariya under the Indira Nagar police station limits. Acting on the alert, the SHO and a police team immediately rushed to the scene and began an initial inquiry.
As news of the incident spread, local residents gathered at the spot. During the investigation, the deceased was identified as Anita Singh, a resident of Bhagat Singh Ward No. 1, Badshah Kheda. Her husband, Ranjeet Singh, reached the scene and identified the body.
Ranjeet Singh informed police that Anita had gone to her brother Bittu’s residence in Malhaur on the evening of November 9 but did not return home afterward. The family had been trying to locate her when they received information about the body found near Badshah Kheda on Tuesday morning.
Police officials said the scene was thoroughly examined and, at first glance, no visible injury marks were found on the woman’s body. Investigators collected available evidence from the spot and completed the necessary legal formalities.
The body was later sent for post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Police said the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and all possible angles are being investigated.
Officials stated that the post-mortem report will play a crucial role in establishing whether the death was due to natural causes, an accident, or any other reason. Further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation and the medical examination report.
Police have assured that the case is being investigated thoroughly and that appropriate action will follow once the exact cause of death is determined.
