Kolkata horror: Girl found hanging in wardrobe; police probe cause

KOLKATA: The body of an 11-year-old class 5 student was found hanging inside a wardrobe at her Alipore home on Sunday evening. Her step-mother - reportedly a cousin of RG Kar rape convict Sanjay Roy - found her hanging in the evening after she returned from shopping.The girl, a student at a well-known English-medium private school in Kolkata, lived with her parents in the upscale locality of Alipore. Her father was at work, leaving her alone at home. Upon her return, the step-mother was alarmed by the silence and, after she didn't get any response to calls, broke open the door to her daughter's room. The discovery was made when she opened the wardrobe.The autopsy was completed on Sunday, but details were not shared by cops.

While initial suspicions lean towards suicide, police have not ruled out the possibility of foul play or even accidental death. To piece together the events leading up to the death, the cops plan to interview her classmates and family members. Police are particularly interested in understanding the girl's mental state and any potential pressures she might have faced - at home or in school.Locals are still in shock, grappling with the loss of a young life under such mysterious circumstances.The case has underscored the importance of vigilance and open communication within families, especially during festive times when the focus is often on celebration rather than potential underlying issues.