A 24-year-old woman of Indian descent was found dead in the trunk of a car in London, with a neighbor recalling that she seemed frightened days earlie
A 24-year-old woman, Harshita Brella, was found dead in the trunk of a car in London, sparking a murder investigation. Neighbors reported overhearing arguments involving a woman who seemed frightened before her death.
A neighbor of Harshita Brella has shared that she overheard two heated arguments in the days before the 24-year-old's body was discovered in the trunk of a car in London. Kelly Philp, who lives next to Ms. Brella in Corby, recalled hearing a fierce exchange between a man and a woman on Wednesday, during which the woman "sounded scared." Although the argument was in a language she didn’t understand, the 41-year-old described it as loud and tense, with raised voices and what seemed like physical altercations. Despite the commotion, she did not contact the police, assuming it was simply a domestic dispute.
Philp, who expressed feeling "vulnerable" and "on edge" upon learning about Ms. Brella’s tragic fate, said she couldn’t believe the news. She also reported overhearing another argument between two men early Saturday, shortly after hearing a back gate slam. An international manhunt is currently underway for Pankaj Lamba, the prime suspect in Ms. Brella's murder. Northamptonshire Police believe Lamba, her husband, killed her earlier this month in Northamptonshire before transporting her body to Ilford, east London. They suspect he has since fled the country.
The murder inquiry was launched after a member of the public raised concerns about Ms. Brella’s welfare on Wednesday, prompting officers to visit her home in Corby. When they received no answer, they discovered her body in the boot of a vehicle on Brisbane Road, Ilford, in the early hours of Thursday morning. Police have confirmed that Ms. Brella had been a victim of domestic violence and had been placed under a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) in early September, which prohibited her abuser from contacting her or visiting her workplace. The police force has also referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to previous contact with Ms. Brella.
More than 60 detectives are currently working on the case, with efforts focused on house-to-house inquiries, property searches, and reviewing CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) footage to gather evidence. Chief Inspector Paul Cash urged the public to come forward with any information that could help solve the case, emphasizing that even small details could be important.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police on 101, quoting Operation Westcott, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555111. Information can also be submitted online at mipp.police.uk.
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