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Class 9 girl's death in Jhansi sparks pressure and harassment probe
A teenage girl studying in Class 9 has died in Jhansi in circumstances that have prompted her family to accuse three boys of harassment and coercion. Authorities have launched an investigation into allegations that the girl faced unwanted pressure and threats.
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Police in Jhansi have begun investigating the death of a Class 9 student after her family alleged that she was subjected to harassment and pressure by three boys, including threats of forcible abduction. According to the girl's uncle, the harassment intensified after the family lodged a complaint, with the girl's cousin allegedly being assaulted by the accused. The girl's relatives have claimed that the boys were pressuring her into marriage against her will. Authorities have conducted a postmortem examination of the deceased and registered a case based on the family's allegations. The investigation is ongoing as police gather further details into the circumstances surrounding the death.