The labourer from Uttar Pradesh fled after committing the crime, while Reena Koli died in the hospital where she had been rushed to for treatment.

According to reports, a dying statement made by the victim before her demise led police to arrest the suspect.

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A police officer at India’s Chepabarod station reportedly said the body of the deceased had been handed over to the family for a burial.

Rambharan Yadav has reportedly made his first appearance in court.