India, July 28 -- A 19-year-old domestic worker was found hanging under suspicious circumstances in a flat at ATS Pristine Society in Greater Noida's Knowledge Park area on Monday, police said. The deceased, identified as Sonam, was a resident of Baskheda village in Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh. She had been working as a domestic helper for the flat owner, Prashant Singh, and his wife for the past year and was staying in the servant's room attached to the apartment. Police said they received information through the Dial-112 emergency helpline, following which a team from the Knowledge Park police station reached the spot and found her hanging inside her room.
The body was brought down in the presence of police officials before an inquest was conducted. It was later sent for post-mortem examination. Her family members reached the society after being informed of the incident. A forensic team examined the apartment and collected evidence. Police said the exact cause of death would be established only after the post-mortem report is received. Officials said they are investigating the case from all angles and will consider the forensic findings, post-mortem report and statements of family members and others before drawing any conclusions.
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