Tragic Murder Investigation Underway: Husband Sought in Harshita Brella’s Death
Northamptonshire Police are actively searching for Pankaj Lamba, the husband of 24-year-old Harshita Brella, who was found murdered in the boot of a car in Ilford, east London. Authorities believe Lamba killed Ms. Brella earlier this month and subsequently fled the country.
The investigation began when police were contacted on Wednesday with concerns about Ms. Brella’s welfare. In the early hours of Thursday, officers discovered her body in a vehicle on Brisbane Road in Ilford. The East Midlands Special Operations Major Crime Unit, Northamptonshire Police, and Metropolitan Police are collaborating to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.
A forensic post-mortem examination conducted at Leicester Royal Infirmary on Friday confirmed Ms. Brella was murdered. The police are working to determine the exact location and timeframe of the killing.
Chief Inspector Paul Cash expressed the tragedy of the situation, describing Ms. Brella as a young woman with her entire life ahead of her. “It is absolutely tragic that her life has been cut short in this way,” he said, urging anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward.
The case has revealed a history of domestic violence. Just two months before her death, Ms. Brella was made subject to a domestic violence protection order, which was in place for 28 days in early September. Due to previous contact with the victim, Northamptonshire Police have made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Ms. Brella, who was from Corby, Northamptonshire, is believed to have been killed by her husband, who is suspected of transporting her body to Ilford. The police are actively seeking Lamba and have launched a comprehensive investigation to understand the full circumstances of her murder.
In response to the incident, Northamptonshire Police have announced increased neighborhood officer patrols in Corby to reassure the local community and potentially gather additional information about the case.
The investigation remains ongoing, with law enforcement agencies working together to piece together the events leading to Ms. Brella’s tragic death and to locate her husband, who is currently wanted in connection with the murder.
Anyone with information about Pankaj Lamba’s whereabouts or any details related to the case is urged to contact the police immediately. The authorities are committed to bringing justice for Harshita Brella and understanding the full context of this devastating crime.
