A 23-year-old married woman was found hanging from a tree in Kavedal village in Nainital district’s Okhalkanda area after an argument with her husband over a mobile phone, police said. Her maternal family has alleged that she was murdered and that the death was made to appear like suicide.
The woman, identified as Kamla Nayal, was married to Kavedal resident Lal Singh about 6 years ago. The couple had 2 children, aged 2 and 4, according to the available details.
What police said
Police said Kamla was using a mobile phone on Friday evening when Lal Singh took it from her. She then reportedly left for the fields behind the house. When she did not return for some time, her husband went to search for her and found her hanging from a tree, police said.
Her body was later brought to Haldwani for a mortem. The examination was conducted under a magistrate’s supervision and recorded on video.
Family raises murder allegation
Kamla’s brother rejected the suggestion that she had died by suicide. He alleged that she was killed and that her body was later placed on the noose to conceal the crime.
The brother further claimed that Lal Singh removed the body from the noose and kept it inside the house. He also alleged that the police and Kamla’s maternal family were not informed immediately after the incident.
These allegations have not been established. Police are examining the claims made by the maternal family and other circumstances surrounding the death.
mortem report awaited
Police officials said the cause of death will become clearer after mortem report is received. The report is expected to help investigators assess whether the death resulted from hanging or whether other factors were involved.
The case has left Kamla’s 2 young children without their mother. The investigation remains open, and the available information does not establish the cause of death or confirm the allegations against her husband and in-laws.
Conclusion
Kamla Nayal was found hanging after a mobile-phone dispute, while her maternal family has alleged murder. Police are awaiting the magistrate-supervised mortem report and investigating the competing claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the incident take place?
The incident took place in Kavedal village in the Okhalkanda area of Nainital district.
Q. How old was Kamla Nayal?
Kamla Nayal was 23 years old.
Q. What preceded the incident?
Police said she argued with her husband after he took away the mobile phone she was using.
Q. What does the maternal family allege?
Her brother alleges that Kamla was murdered and that her body was placed on a noose to make the death appear to be suicide.
Q. What has police said about the cause of death?
Police said the actual cause will become clear after mortem report is received.
Q. Where was mortem conducted?
The body was brought to Haldwani, where mortem was conducted under a magistrate’s supervision with videography.
