Woman found dead in car, murder case registered

Further probe into identify the woman is under way, according to police

May 05, 2020 12:44 pm | Updated 03:41 pm IST - NEW DELHI:

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A woman was found dead inside a car in South Delhi's Lodhi Colony area on Tuesday morning, prompting the police to register a murder case and begun probe.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Atul Thakur said the body of the woman “has been moved to AIIMS mortuary for post mortem to ascertain the cause of death," he said.

The victim has been identified as a Constable posted in Outer North district. Her husband who is also a Delhi Police official is absconding, police said.

A case under section 302 (Punishment for murder) is being registered at Lodhi Colony Police Station, Mr. Thakur said.

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