Engineering student found dead in Farakka canal after one week of disappearance

The body of 22-year-old engineering student Dipti Bhagat was recovered on Sunday afternoon from the Shankarpur Feeder Canal near Farakka, West Bengal, after she had been missing for over seven days. Dipti, originally from Harishchandrapur, Malda, was last seen a week ago, and her sudden disappearance had led her family to conduct extensive searches in the area, but with no success. Despite various efforts to trace her, her body was found by the canal, leading to further investigations.

Dipti was pursuing her engineering studies and had been traveling to Dumka, Jharkhand, when she went missing. According to family members, she had last been in touch with them several days before her disappearance. In the days following her vanishing, her bag and mobile phone were found near the Farakka Barrage area, intensifying the search efforts. The discovery of her body on Sunday afternoon was made by local residents who alerted authorities.

Local police responded quickly to the scene and recovered the body, which was immediately sent to a nearby hospital for post-mortem analysis. Investigators are focusing on determining the cause of death, and the post-mortem report will provide crucial details. The police are looking into all possibilities, including whether it was an accident, suicide, or a result of foul play. Authorities are also reviewing any potential physical injuries on the body.

The police have started questioning family members, friends, and individuals who may have seen Dipti in the days leading up to her disappearance. Investigators are looking for additional evidence and leads that could clarify the events surrounding her death. The community remains on edge as the authorities continue their investigation, and updates are awaited once the autopsy report is made available.