Bihar, August 21: In a heartwarming turn of events, a grieving father was granted a miracle when he heard his missing daughter's voice on the phone, uttering the words, "Papa, main abhi zinda hoon (Papa, I am alive)." The revelation came after a mistaken identification led to the cremation of a body believed to be that of the missing daughter. According to the Times of India report, Anshu Kumari, a resident of the Akbarpur police station area in Purnia, Bihar, disappeared without a trace a month ago.

Despite exhaustive searches, her family was unable to locate her. Tragically, last week, the police retrieved the body of a girl from a local canal. Though her face was unrecognisable due to bloating, the family identified the body as Anshu's based on her clothing. The distraught father, Binod Mandal, was too overcome with shock to complete the cremation rituals, leaving the task to his grandfather. However, news of mistaken identification spread through the community and social media. Bihar Shocker! Mentally Challenged Man Kills Two Persons, Drags Dead Body For 500 Meters on Highway in Bhagalpur, Disturbing Video Surface.

Anshu herself initiated a video call with her father, dismantling the grim narrative. She declared herself alive and revealed that she had eloped with her boyfriend to marry him. Presently residing at her in-laws' home in the Jankinagar area of Banmankhi block within the same district, she shared her well-being and her choice to marry her boyfriend. Akbarpur SHO Suraj Prasad confirmed the authenticity of the call and Anshu's story. He recounted that upon hearing of the situation, he personally contacted Anshu to verify her claim. Bihar Shocker: Three Persons Die in Bhagalpur After Accidentally Inhaling Toxic Gas.

She assured the authorities that she was safe in the company of her in-laws and had willingly left with her boyfriend. As for the initially cremated body, the SHO reported that the identity of the deceased had been established. He speculated that the tragic incident might be an instance of honour killing, given the circumstances. A raid on the parents' residence of the deceased revealed their absence, suggesting their potential involvement in the case.

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