Mysterious Discovery: Burnt Body Found Near Kanpur-Jhansi Highway

A burnt, unidentified woman's body was discovered in a field near Kanpur-Jhansi National Highway-27. Locals found the body under a high-tension electricity line, raising suspicions of electrocution. Authorities are investigating the death, with identity verification underway while awaiting post-mortem results.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Jalaun(Up) | Updated: 21-01-2026 18:56 IST | Created: 21-01-2026 18:56 IST
Mysterious Discovery: Burnt Body Found Near Kanpur-Jhansi Highway
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A tragic discovery was made near the Kanpur–Jhansi National Highway-27 when villagers found a severely burnt body of an unidentified woman in a field, police confirmed on Wednesday.

Witnesses reported seeing smoke rising near a temple around 3 PM. The police suspected electrocution as a potential cause due to a nearby high-tension electricity line. The area has been secured for further investigation.

Police Superintendent Durgesh Kumar stated that while the identity of the deceased remains unknown, efforts are underway to identify her. The exact cause of death will become clear following a detailed post-mortem examination.

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