Ghaziabad, March 23 -- The body of an unidentified woman with severe injuries was found in a drain in the Madhuban Bapudham area of Ghaziabad, police said on Sunday.

The body was spotted by a local on Saturday evening. "On receiving information via the emergency helpline number 112, a police team rushed to the spot and secured the crime scene," said Suryabali Maurya, assistant commissioner of police (Kavi Nagar).

The ACP said, "The woman sustained injuries on her neck and hands. She was wearing a saree, and based on her appearance, she is believed to be married." Efforts are still underway to establish her identity.

Police said that the preliminary investigation showed no signs of sexual assault, however, this will be confirmed during ...