Body of girl found at Patiya

Sources said Monowara Begum, 17, daughter of Fakir Mohammad of Dakshin (south) Maliara in Patiya, had an affair with Wasim, 23, of a neighbouring house. She gave Wasim a gold necklace, which belonged to her sister-in-law.

Under family pressure, Monowara asked Wasim to return the necklace on Thursday. He took her to a nearby canal and allegedly killed her and dumped the body into the canal.

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Patiya police arrested Wasim and a case was filed against him.