Overview

• The girl, a sixth-standard student home alone during a school holiday, was discovered dead Monday by her father when he returned to pick up a lunchbox.
• DCP Balanagar officials reported throat slashes on the victim and have classified the case as homicide.
• Forensic dog squads and clues teams completed on-site evidence collection before the body was transferred to Gandhi Hospital for autopsy.
• Investigators are scouring CCTV footage and witness statements as special police units pursue leads.
• The victim’s parents have not identified any suspects as authorities continue their probe.