Bodies of a minor girl and a youth from Laxmipur of Koraput district were found hanging from a tree in Jagdalpur district of Chhattisgarh on Saturday.
Locals of Nagarnar in Jagdalpur spotted the bodies and informed police about it. During a preliminary investigation, police seized a pair of chappals and a schoolbag near the spot.
Police also found an Aadhaar card from the bag. Tracking down the address mentioned in the Aadhaar card, the police came to know that the girl was a minor and a native of Kutikajhola in Laxmipur. She was missing since March, following which her family members had lodged a complaint at the Laxmipur police station.
Police also identified the deceased youth as Satya Prepeka from the same village.
Sources said the girl and the youth were in a love affair. The duo had left the village as their family members were opposing their relationship. Though the reason behind the deaths was unknown, police have initiated an investigation to know the details.
