A 60-year-old woman was found dead in a stormwater drain under mysterious circumstances near Silk Board junction on Sunday.
The deceased, Gouramma, was living with her younger brother Ramesh and his family in Bommanahalli. According to the police, Ramesh and his family had gone to a wedding and Gouramma was alone at home. She was last seen by neighbours on Saturday, leaving the house saying she was is going to visit a doctor. She did not return home.
On Sunday, the family returned and searched for Gouramma, and filed a missing complaint with Bommanahalli police. However, few passers-by noticed the body of an elderly woman and informed the police. Later, Ramesh identified the deceased as Gouramma. Inquiries revealed that Gouramma was suffering from depression and was under medication.
The Madiwala police have taken up a case of unnatural death.