AGRA, Jan. 12 -- A 16-year-old girl was allegedly murdered and her body cremated by family members in an apparent hate crime after she eloped with a 16-year-old boy from village Nagla Dhaki in Kasganj district. Police doused the funeral pyre on Sunday early morning and recovered the remains, sending them for post-mortem examination while launching a manhunt for the absconding accused.

Deputy inspector general (DIG) of Aligarh Range, Prabhakar Chaudhary, said the body remains have been sent for post-mortem examination and police are searching for the absconding family members.

"No one has come forward to register a case. Police will register the case based on the post-mortem report. Only ashes were recovered, so DNA samples are being pre...