Woman's body found at library construction site
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The body, wrapped in a bedsheet and suspected to be around seven days old, was recovered after local residents noticed stray dogs digging at the closed construction site, which had remained shut since Nag Panchami. Upon entering the premises to drive the dogs away, they were struck by a foul stench. On probing the disturbed ground, they discovered a human hand and immediately alerted the police.
A team led by Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Prashant Kumar arrived at the spot and initiated excavation.
The woman's body was found with severe decomposition—her facial skin had rotted away, exposing her teeth, and her limbs had begun to decay, officials said.
The deceased was identified as Neembu Malik, a native of Bihar who had been working as a labourer at the site along with her husband, Shiv Kumar, for the past six months. Police suspect Shiv Kumar's involvement in the crime, as he has been missing since the discovery.
The contractor overseeing the construction work is also under the scanner and has reportedly gone absconding.
ASP Prashant Kumar confirmed that the body has been sent for post-mortem examination and that multiple teams have been deployed to trace the absconding husband. "Prima facie, it appears to be a case of murder. We are exploring all possible angles. The accused will be arrested soon and strict action will be taken," he added.
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