2 min readNew DelhiApr 3, 2026 01:25 AM ISTThe body was taken into custody and sent for a post-mortem examination. On Thursday, police received the report, which mentioned that she died after being smothered.A day after a girl’s burial was stopped following police intervention in West Delhi, officers on Thursday said she was allegedly smothered over a “friendship” she developed with a boy.The family members of the girl, including the parents, are now being questioned, police said, adding that they are yet to verify the girl’s age. “The family initially claimed that the girl died of typhoid,” an officer said.As per police sources, the girl developed a bond with the boy in their native village. Around two years ago, she, along with her family, had shifted to Delhi. She however, kept in touch with the boy.“The family got to know about their friendship a few months ago that led to frequent fights,” the officer said.Another officer said that the girl had threatened to leave home and told her parents that she would elope with the boy. In the three to four days leading up to her death, heated exchanges between the girl and her parents had become common, the officer added.Police said the matter came to light after the police control room on Wednesday received a call. The caller said that a girl was being buried after allegedly being killed. It was later found that the call was made by a cousin of the deceased’s ‘friend’.“The PCR call was received around 2 pm and the caller alleged that a girl had been killed by her family and her body was being taken for burial. The caller also told the deceased’s friend that the family might have done something wrong to the girl,” an officer said.Story continues below this adThe body was taken into custody and sent for a post-mortem examination. On Thursday, police received the report, which mentioned that she died after being smothered. Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Delhi PoliceNew DelhiAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Apr 02: Latest NewsCatch him if you can: Javokhir Sindarov lays down the marker at Candidates, with resounding win against Fabiano Caruana; Pragg plays out safe drawPolice investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt matchEarly impressions from IPL 2026: LSG’s confused strategy, MI’s all-guns-blazing approach, CSK’s lacklustre startSameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs dig DC out of trouble, power them to six-wicket win over LSG‘Just want to get paid as much as Akshay Kumar’: When Kareena Kapoor demanded pay parity with male stars; how to ask for it at your workplaceLive BlogIran-US-Israel War Today LIVE Updates: ‘It is time for Iran to make a deal before it’s too late,’ Trump says50 minutes agoDubai News Iran War Live Updates: Several bridges in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan are potential targets for Iran, say reports4 hours agoIran vs US-Israel War Live updates: After Trump speech, France’s Macron says it’s ‘unrealistic’ to open Strait of Hormuz by force4 hours agoAssembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Kerala seeing BJP wave, people fed up with UDF-LDF, says PM Modi5 hours agoRamayana Teaser Live Updates: Fans says ‘Ranbir Kapoor can do anything’; compares Ramayana promo with Varanasi glimpse6 hours ago