The body found in a pile of garbage has been identified as being bitten by animals, with suspected alcohol-related death; it has been sent for chemical examination.

In Ludhiana's Dugri area, a 32-year-old woman was found dead in suspicious circumstances on Saturday near a pile of garbage in an empty plot. The body was in extremely poor condition. People noticed the body lying there and informed the police. Police arrived at the scene, took custody of the body, and have launched an investigation into the matter. The deceased has been identified as Asha, a resident of Arora Palace area in Dana Mandi. Her sister, Bharti, stated that Asha was found at home on Saturday morning.