India, Jan. 19 -- A 45-year-old woman was found tied with a rope inside a plastic bag in an isolated area of Rajouri district, triggering a police investigation, officials said on Monday.

The woman, identified as Azeem Akhtar, was rescued and rushed to GMC Hospital in a serious condition late Sunday. She was discovered after locals noticed the plastic bag lying along a secluded stretch in the Tandwal area of the district.

Police said the victim has been provided medical care and her condition is being closely monitored. Investigators are awaiting her recovery to record her statement and ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Meanwhile, a probe has been launched to identify those responsible and determine how the woman wa...