Dhaka, Dec 18 (V7N) — The hanging body of a young woman, Jannatara Rumi (30), was recovered from a student hostel in the Hazaribagh area of the capital on Thursday morning.

Police said the body was found on the fifth floor of the Jannatara Student Hostel, located on Old Kachabazar Road in Jigatola, under Hazaribagh Police Station.

According to police sources, Jannatara Rumi was a joint coordinator of the National Citizen Party’s (NCP) Dhaka Metropolitan South Coordination Committee, under Dhanmondi Police Station.

Hazaribagh Police Station confirmed that the body has been recovered and sent to the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) morgue for post-mortem examination. Authorities said it is not yet clear whether the death was a suicide or a homicide, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause.

Police initially stated that Rumi had been experiencing mental stress due to family-related issues, but emphasized that all aspects of the incident are being investigated.

Further details are expected following the autopsy report and completion of the investigation.

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