12-Year-Old Girl Found Hanged in Kunwarsejha Village, Shahdol After Father’s Scolding

Shahdol district officials confirmed that a 12‑year‑old girl named Anjali was found hanging inside her bedroom in the remote village of Kunwarsejha on Monday. According to neighbours, the girl had been reprimanded by her father earlier in the day for leaving kitchen utensils in the wrong place. After the argument, the father reportedly left for his fields, leaving the child alone at home. Several hours later, a relative entered the room and discovered Anjali suspended from a makeshift rope, leading to her death. Local police have opened a case of suspected suicide and are collecting statements from family members and villagers to determine the exact sequence of events. The investigation will also examine whether any external pressure or mental health factors contributed to the tragedy. Authorities have appealed for community cooperation while offering counseling support to the grieving family.