He mother, who had gone to the temple in a nearby town, found her lying dead when she returned in the evening.
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Latha then alerted the neighbours and they immediately took Ashwini to the hospital where she was declared brought dead by the doctors. The hospital authorities informed the police who enquired there and visited the spot for investigation, but they were unable to rule out if the girl committed suicide.
The police have registered a case in which they suspect that the girl’s neck got entangled in the rope while playing on the swing.
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