Pabna, June 3 -- The body of a teenage girl was found in a sack with her hands tied in the Padma River in Sadar upazila of Pabna on Wednesday.

The deceased was identified as Riya, a resident of Raghabpur area in Sadar upazila of the district.

The body was recovered from the river at Balrampur-Pirpur under Bharara union of the upazila around 10:00am.

Police said the victim was believed to be aged between 14 and 16 years. A silver chain was found around her neck, while a shopping bag was tied around her neck before the body was placed inside a sack.

Locals said farmers heading to work in a nearby char area spotted a sack floating in the river. Out of suspicion, they approached it and discovered the body inside before informing police. ...