A 15-year-old girl was allegedly murdered and her body was found hanging from a tree in Misrikh area of the district, police said today.
The girl went missing last night from Benipur village and her body was found today in Misrikh area, police said.
While ruling out possibility of rape, police said that the body has been sent for post mortem examination.
Six persons, including a neighbour and his three sons were booked on a complaint filed by the girl's father, Circle Officer JP Singh said, adding that a hunt has been launched for the accused who are absconding.
