LUCKNOW, May 3 -- The death of a 24-year-old Dalit woman, whose body was found hanging at a male friend's residence in Mahanagar area on Wednesday, continues to be shrouded in mystery even as police have registered a case of murder against the friend, who has eluded arrest since then. The police have registered a case under the charges of murder, rape, and under sections of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, against her friend, Pawan Barnwal, who is still on the run. The family of the deceased has alleged murder, claiming she could have never taken her own life. Speaking to media persons, her father said, "My daughter was a bright student. She had completed BCom from Lucknow University. She aspired to become a police officer and was preparing for competitive exams. She was the pride of our family and she could never have taken her own life. She has been murdered." The post-mortem report has cited hanging as the cause of death, but the family has dismissed the possibility of suicide. "She had no visible injury marks consistent with hanging. Pawan informed us about her death but fled before we could reach the hospital," the woman's cousin, the first to receive news of the incident, told reporters. According to police, the victim and Pawan met at a coaching centre. While the nature of their relationship remains unclear, her body was found at his residence, raising serious questions. Additional deputy commissioner of police (central) Manisha Singh said, "We have formed multiple teams to trace the absconding accused. All angles, including murder and sexual assault, are being probed." Police are awaiting forensic reports and digital evidence to corroborate claims, she added....