The police said it appears that the body parts have been kept inside the refrigerator for around 2-3 days. The area near the crime scene has been sealed and further investigation is underway.
The dismembered body of a 26-year-old woman was discovered in a refrigerator in Bengaluru’s Vyalikaval area, police reported on Saturday.
The victim, identified as Mahalakshmi, had been cut into multiple pieces, and her remains were found inside the fridge in a one-bedroom apartment where she lived alone.
The police suspect the murder took place about 2 to 3 days ago. Senior officers arrived at the scene and sealed off the area. A forensic team and a dog squad were deployed to assist in the investigation.
Authorities are gathering evidence and examining the crime scene for further clues.
“There is a one BHK house within the Vyalikaval Police limits. The body of a 26-year-old girl was found cut into pieces and stored in a refrigerator. Prima facie, the incident did not occur today; it appears to have happened 2-3 days ago,” Sathish Kumar, the Additional Commissioner of Police (West Zone), said.
“We have identified the girl, but let us complete the investigation,” he added.