Overview
- The child was reported missing on January 9 from Prem Nagar after her mother filed a complaint and an FIR was registered.
- After a multi-day search using technical surveillance, sniffer dogs, drones, and divers, the body was found on January 12 near Dhruv Picket in Vidyapati Nagar.
- Parents identified the child at the spot, and she was taken to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, where she was declared brought dead.
- Police noted no visible external injuries and are retrieving CCTV footage while questioning family members and neighbours.
- A mobile crime team and FSL personnel inspected the scene and collected samples as investigators work to determine whether the death was accidental or involved foul play.