Zee Media Bureau
Lucknow: In a shocking incident a girl was raped and murdered in Uttar Pradesh`s Ambedkar Nagar district, reports said on Friday.
The assailants, who are yet to be identified, then poured acid on the girl`s face, making it very difficult for the police to ascertain the identity of the victim.
Police said the incident happened in Satrahi village and initially it seems to be a case of rape and murder. The assailants first strangulated the girl with her dupatta and then poured acid to hide her identity, police added.
The villagers found the body of the girl in a field, who further informed the police.