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Ghaziabad Under-Construction Mall: Body of 7-Year-Old Girl Found; Suspects Detained

Published on: 11 Jul 2026, 01:18 PM

The body of a seven-year-old girl was discovered at an under-construction mall in the Raj Nagar Extension area of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Police have detained several individuals for questioning in connection with the incident, officials said on Saturday.

According to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ziauddin Ahmad, the Nandgram police station received information around 1 a.m. on Saturday that a child's body had been found inside the under-construction mall. Police personnel immediately reached the spot, and senior officers inspected the scene. A forensic team was also called to collect evidence.

A case is being registered under relevant legal provisions based on a complaint lodged by the girl's family. The detained suspects are being interrogated, and the investigation is proceeding from all angles, the ACP added. No further details have been released at this time.

Source: The Hindu

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