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Body dug out from Ghaziabad grave

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IANS Ghaziabad

Police on Friday sent for post-mortem a woman's body that was dug out from a grave here, triggering protests.

The body was of a 26-year-old who died during delivery. It was found in Talheta village in Ghaziabad district by a village woman.

Villagers alleged that some mischievous elements were behind the sacrilege and staged a noisy protest.

"We have sent the body for post-mortem... It might be an act by some mischievous elements to disturb the peace," Superintendent of Police R.K. Pandey said.

"Police are trying to nab the culprits," he added.

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First Published: Oct 23 2015 | 8:32 PM IST

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