Man arrested over domestic violence before wife found dead in car

In the United Kingdom, an investigation has been initiated after the body of Harshita Brella, 24, was discovered in the boot of a car in Ilford, East London, on November 14, 2024. Ms. Brella was believed to have been killed a few days earlier, around November 10, in Corby, Northamptonshire. Pankaj Lamba, her husband, has been named the prime suspect in her murder case. Prior to the discovery of Ms. Brella's body, she had reported instances of domestic abuse to the police in August 2024. On September 3, Lamba was arrested by Northamptonshire Police in relation to this report but was later released under bail conditions along with a domestic violence protection notice. The situation has prompted the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to examine the response of Northamptonshire Police to Ms. Brella's complaints and the subsequent actions taken prior to her death. Family members of Ms. Brella have expressed their heartbreak and loss in public tributes, emphasizing that she will always be remembered and cherished in their hearts. As the investigation proceeds, police have called for witnesses and anyone with information regarding Ms. Brella's death to come forward to assist with the ongoing inquiries, particularly focusing on the locations around Corby Boating Lake on the evening prior to her death.