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Police tracing husband Pankaj Lamba

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5 days ago

November 18, 2024

Northamptonshire Police Custody photo of Pankaj Lamba against a grey background. He has dark facial hair, brown eyes and is looking at the camera. — Police have launched a photograph of Pankaj Lamba, who they consider has fled the nation

Police have mentioned they’re trying to find the husband of Harshita Brella after her physique was discovered within the boot of a automotive.

They consider Pankaj Lamba murdered 24-year-old Ms Brella in Northamptonshire earlier this month.

Mr Lamba is suspected to have fled the nation after transporting her physique by automotive to Ilford, east London.

Ch Insp Paul Money, from Northamptonshire Police, mentioned: “I urge anybody listening to or studying this assertion, that for those who noticed something suspicious prior to now week or have any info, irrespective of how small, please contact us.”

Police say they’ll proceed to enchantment for any info to assist piece collectively precisely what occurred to Ms Brella

Northamptonshire Police Harshita Brella smiles at the camera as she is photographed outside. There is a large green hedge behind her. She is wearing a beige polo-necked jumper and has long dark hair. She is wearing earrings. — Police say they’ll proceed to enchantment for any info to assist piece collectively precisely what occurred to Ms Brella

Ms Brella, from Corby, Northamptonshire, was discovered by officers within the early hours of Thursday in a automobile on Brisbane Street, Ilford.

Northamptonshire Police had been contacted on Wednesday concerning considerations for her welfare, which led to the invention of her physique and the launch of a homicide investigation.

The pressure mentioned it had made a compulsory referral to the Impartial Workplace for Police Conduct as a result of there was earlier contact with Ms Brella.

Northamptonshire Telegraph first reported she was the topic of a home violence safety order, saying it was made in early September and lasted 28 days.

Police have since confirmed the order had been in place earlier than Ms Brella’s dying.

Ms Brella’s physique was discovered about 100 miles away from her house in Corby

A map partly showing the midlands and part of south-east England including central London. The town of Corby in Northamptonshire is labelled, as is Ilford in London. They are about 100 miles apart — Ms Brella’s physique was discovered about 100 miles away from her house in Corby

Ch Insp Money described her as a younger girl in her early 20s, together with her complete life forward of her and every little thing to reside for.

“It’s completely tragic that her life has been lower brief on this manner,” he mentioned.

Greater than 60 detectives are engaged on the case and are following quite a few strains of inquiry

Northamptonshire Police CCTV of Pankaj Lamba wearing a green coat, white top and grey pants. He looks to have a backpack and is walking. — Greater than 60 detectives are engaged on the case and are following quite a few strains of inquiry

The East Midlands Particular Operations Main Crime Unit and Northamptonshire Police are working with the Metropolitan Police to determine the circumstances behind Ms Brella’s dying.

This included figuring out the precise location and timeframe wherein it came about, the unit mentioned.

Northamptonshire Police mentioned a forensic autopsy examination, which came about at Leicester Royal Infirmary on Friday, established Ms Brella was murdered.

The pressure mentioned there can be additional neighbourhood officer patrols in Corby within the coming days to reassure the general public.