Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Teen Girl Found Dead in UP’s Barabanki
A 17-year-old girl was found hanging at her home in a village in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.
The police think she might have killed herself because of a problem with her family.
The girl had run away with a boy from the same village about 15 days ago, but her family did not like their relationship.
The police are still investigating to find out what exactly happened.
A 17-year-old girl was found hanging at her home in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.
The incident is suspected to be linked to a love affair and family opposition to her relationship with a youth from the same village.
The girl had allegedly eloped with the youth about 15 days ago and returned home a few days later.
The family has not yet provided a clear reason for the death, and the police are investigating the case.
Villagers claimed the girl wanted to marry the youth, but her family opposed the relationship.
- Who
- A 17-year-old girl from a village in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh
- What
- The girl was found hanging at her home under suspicious circumstances
- When
- On January 21, 2024
- Where
- Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Preliminary inquiries suggest the incident may be linked to a love affair and family opposition to her relationship with a youth from the same village
- Location
- Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh
- Victim's Age
- 17
- Date of Incident
- January 21
- Cause of Death
- Hanging (suspected suicide)
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing