Tragic Mystery: 13-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Meghalaya

A 13-year-old girl was found dead in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district after going missing. Her disappearance occurred after school, and her body was discovered the same evening. Police suspect rape and murder, with one suspect absconding. Investigations are ongoing with evidence collected from the scene.

In a tragic incident from Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district, a 13-year-old girl was discovered dead hours after she went missing near her home, police confirmed on Friday.

The young girl disappeared around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, shortly after returning from school. Her lifeless body was found at 7:20 p.m. the same day, raising suspicions of foul play.

A post-mortem conducted on Friday at Nongpoh Civil Hospital suggested it could be a case of rape and murder, according to SP Vivekandand Singh. Authorities are actively searching for a suspect who remains at large, as they continue to gather evidence and delve deeper into the investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)