Deepika was found hanging in her room at Bhuiyandih last evening, police said, adding, the body has been sent for post-mortem examination. According to a complaint lodged with the police, relatives of the victim have accused a youth for the death.
The family members had complained against the youth with the East Singhbhum district anti-teasing cell two months ago, after which the accused had fled. However, the youth returned to the city later on and started teasing the victim again, they said.
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