LAHORE: A 26-year-old fashion model was found dead inside a house in Lahore’s Defence area on Saturday under mysterious circumstances.

Anam Naveed Tanoli, a model and a fashion designer, returned from Italy just two months ago, according to police.

Her body was found hanging from the ceiling fan of a room at her residence in Defence-B area, the law enforcers said, which was later shifted to Jinnah Hospital. She was battling with severe depression, according to reports, that it is yet to be ascertained whether the depression was due to personal or professional issues.

Police said they were investigating whether the model was murdered or she committed suicide.

The law enforcers have also recorded the statement of the deceased’s mother.