Ludhiana, March 12 -- Family of a biscuit factory worker, who was found dead on the intervening night of March 9 and 10, protested outside the civil hospital on Wednesday, alleging foul play and demanding strict action against those responsible.

The incident occurred on the night of March 9 and 10, when the woman, who worked at a factory in Chhawni Mohalla, was found dead under "mysterious circumstances". While initial claims suggested suicide, the victim's family has strongly rejected the possibility and alleged that she was murdered and her body was later hung to make it appear as a suicide.

The family further alleged that when they reached the hospital after receiving information about the incident, the factory owner fled from the sp...