The body of an unidentified young woman was discovered floating in a lake at Rupganj upazila in Narayanganj on Tuesday morning.

The incident occurred at Bouaratak area of Sector 2 in Purbachal Township.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (Circle-G) Mehedi Islam confirmed the recovery, adding that locals spotted the body floating in the lake around 8:30 AM and informed the police. A team promptly arrived at the scene and retrieved the body.

"The identity of the woman has not yet been determined. Efforts are underway to ascertain her name and details," said ASP Mehedi.

He further added that the body bore multiple injury marks, suggesting possible foul play. The body has been sent to the Narayanganj Medical College Hospital morgue for an autopsy. Further details will be available once the autopsy report is released, added the ASP.