“Secrets Unraveled: International Manhunt Underway for Mysterious Husband After Shocking Discovery in Car Boot”

In a shocking twist that déjà vu plays in real life, Northamptonshire Police have kicked off an international manhunt for Pankaj Lamba, the husband of Harshita Brella, who has now become the prime suspect in her murder. Imagine the dread of your spouse showing up on the authorities’ radar in the worst possible way—this heart-wrenching story began when Harshita’s body was discovered crammed into the trunk of a car in Ilford, East London, just days after a concerned citizen raised alarms about her safety. Details are still emerging, but early investigations suggest that Harshita was tragically murdered earlier this month in Northamptonshire, before Lamba allegedly transported her body to Ilford and made his getaway, possibly out of the country.

The harrowing circumstances surrounding Harshita’s death—the history of domestic violence escalated by a Domestic Violence Protection Order just last September—have left both communities and law enforcement reeling. In a press briefing, Chief Inspector Paul Cash has urged anyone with even the slightest hint of information to come forward, because sometimes, a whisper can lead to the answers we desperately need. Is it too much to hope that justice will not only be served but also that stories like Harshita’s will spark conversations about breaking the cycle of domestic violence? If you have any information, you can help turn the tides. LEARN MORE.

Police in the UK have launched an international manhunt for a man who is suspected of murdering his wife and hiding her body in the boot of a car.

The body of 24-year-old Corby resident Harshita Brella was found stuffed into the boot of a car on Brisbane Road in Ilford, East London on Thursday (14 November), prompting the launch of a murder inquiry.

Northamptonshire Police have named Harshita’s husband Pankaj Lamba as the prime suspect.

Speaking at a press conference in Kettering, Chief Inspector Paul Cash said: “Inquiries lead us to suspect that Harshita was murdered in Northamptonshire earlier this month by her husband Pankaj Lamba.

“We suspect Lamba transported Harshita’s body from Northamptonshire to Ilford by car. We believe he has now fled the country.”

The body of 24-year-old Harshita Brella was found inside a car boot in Ilford, London (PA/Northamptonshire Police)

Police had been contacted the day before her body was found by a member of the public who was concerned about Harshita’s welfare, with officers visiting her home in Skegness Walk and not being able to find anyone.

A missing person investigation led to the discovery of the car and the 24-year-old’s body hidden in the boot.

A police spokesperson previously confirmed that Harshita Brella had been targeted by domestic violence, and in September of this year Northampton Magistrates’ Court had granted her a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO).

The 28 day order reportedly banned the person who committed the violence against her from visiting the woman at her workplace, and from harassing or threatening her or attempting to get others to do the same.

Formal charges against the perpetrator of the violence were not recorded by the court and they were subsequently released, though ordered to pay full costs.

Police have named Pankaj Lamba as a murder suspect, and believe he has fled the country (PA/Northamptonshire Police)

The police investigation into the 24-year-old’s death continues with over 60 detectives now working on the case, with Chief Inspector Cash appealing to the public for any further information.

“If you saw anything suspicious in the past week or have any information, no matter how small, please contact us,” he said.

“We would always rather receive well-meaning information that turns out to be nothing as opposed to not receiving it all.”

Extra police patrols will be carried out in Corby to reassure the public, though officers believe there is not a wider risk.

Anyone who may have information is asked to call police on 101 quoting Operation Westcott, or they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Information can also be submitted online at mipp.police.uk.