State vs Unknown persons — Death of Gajendra

The body of a 17-year-old teenager named Gajendra was discovered hanging from a tree in a sugarcane field in Kurraiya Navadiya village. The family suspects foul play as the victim's feet were touching the ground. Police have registered a case against unknown persons and are conducting an investigation.

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Filing18 Oct 2026

Pilibhit: Teenager's body found hanging from a tree in a field, last rites performed after 19 hours, case registered against unknown persons.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A teenager was found dead, hanging from a tree in a field.
Who:: The police are investigating unknown persons for the death of Gajendra.
When:: Reported on 18 Oct 2026.
Where:: Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: A case was registered to investigate the suspicious death of the teenager.
What it means:: The legal process has officially started to identify the people responsible for the death.

Amar Ujala

News17 Oct 2026

Pilibhit: Body of 17-year-old Gajendra found hanging from a tree in a sugarcane field, feet were touching the ground; suspicion of murder

Jagran Correspondent, Pilibhit. In Kurraiya Navadiya village of Barkheda, on Saturday night 17...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A teenager was found hanging from a tree in a field.
Who:: Gajendra is the deceased person.
When:: Reported on 17 Oct 2026.
Where:: Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The body was found with feet touching the ground, leading to suspicion of murder.
What it means:: Police are investigating the death as a potential crime because the scene suggests foul play.

Dainik Jagran

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Pilibhit: Teenager's body found hanging from a tree in a field, last rites performed after 19 hours, case registered against unknown persons.

Pilibhit: Body of 17-year-old Gajendra found hanging from a tree in a sugarcane field, feet were touching the ground; suspicion of murder

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