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Badaun Civil Judge found dead, father alleges murder

The dead body of 29-year-old Justice Jyotsna Rai, Badaun Civil Judge (Junior Division), was found hanging in her official residence Saturday. Read More

Sunday February 4, 2024 12:36 PM , ummid.com with inputs from Agencies

[Name plate outside the official quarters for judges]

Lucknow: Ashok Kumar, father of Justice Jyotsna Rai, has filed a murder case at the local police station after the sensational death of his daughter Saturday February, 03, 2024.

The dead body of 29-year-old Justice Jyotsna Rai, Badaun Civil Judge (Junior Division), was found hanging in her official residence Saturday.

'We are a family of strong people'

A suicide note has also been reportedly recovered from the residence. Based on which it is suspected that the female judge has committed suicide. However, her father is not convinced and has filed a murder case.

“We are a family of strong people. My daughter too was very strong. She can’t commit suicide and end her life in this way”, Kumar, a retired government official, told reporters.

In his complaint, Kumar alleged that her daughter was first murdered by some unknown person and her dead body was then hanged.

'Suicide Note'

Badaun Senior Superintendent of Police Alok Priyadarshi meanwhile said the local police were informed on Saturday morning that in the judicial compound under Kotwali police station limits, a woman judge was not opening her door and she had not reached her court on time.

"Her colleagues also called her but got no response. A police team soon reached the spot and broke open the door of her first floor apartment. They found the body hanging from a ceiling fan”, he said.

Priyadarshi also said that a suicide note has been recovered and further probe in the case is underway.

“She has not named anyone. No allegations were mentioned against anyone in the note", he said.

Jyotsna Rai had joined the Judicial Services in 2019. She was posted in Ayodhya district from 2019 to April 2023 before being transferred to Badaun.

 

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