Girl found dead in Tripura Shantiniketan Medical College hostel, murder alleged

Agartala, June 11: A 22-year-old girl employed at Shantiniketan Medical College in Tripura was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a room of the institution's girls hostel late Wednesday night, triggering allegations of foul play from her family. 

The deceased- Manisha Das (22) was a resident of Kathaltali Madhuban area under Amtali police station. According to reports, her body was found hanging inside a room under mysterious circumstances. 

Speaking to media, family members have rejected the possibility of suicide and alleged that Manisha was 'murdered'. Her mother claimed that the young girl was often 'compelled' to stay at the institution during the night. 

Speaking on the matter, the college principal said that Manisha had previously worked as a caretaker and was currently employed as an assistant in the Examination Cell. 

The family further alleged that Manisha may have come to know about certain confidential matters, which they believe could have led to her death. They have demanded a thorough investigation into the incident. 

Following the discovery of the body, staff from the Amtali police station and a forensic team rushed to the scene. The body was later sent for post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death. 

Police have launched an investigation, and the circumstances surrounding the death remain unclear. Authorities are awaiting the post-mortem report and other forensic findings as part of the ongoing probe.