Woman's dismembered body found hanging in Chennai house
What's the story
A woman's dismembered body parts were discovered inside a red suitcase on a train in Agra earlier this month. The investigation suggests that the victim may have been murdered and dismembered at a rented house in Chennai by two suspects, India Today reported. The gruesome details include the victim's body being found hanging from the ceiling, with some remains kept inside a large biryani cooking vessel.
Investigation progress
Suspects seen on CCTV
The suspects, a man and a woman, were captured on CCTV carrying the red suitcase into Chennai Central railway station. They later boarded the Tamil Nadu Express bound for Delhi with it.
Investigators traced them to their rented house in Chennai's Guduvanchery area using this footage.
However, their identities and relationship remain unknown as investigations continue.
Discovery details
Red suitcase found at Agra Cantt railway station
On August 6, railway authorities at Agra Cantt railway station found the red suitcase in the train's general compartment.
The decomposed human remains inside were discovered after information was received about a bag from which something appeared to be protruding.
The cause and motive of the murder remain unknown as investigations continue.
Evidence collection
Possible link to Chennai
A polythene bag with "Chennai" written on it was also discovered inside the red suitcase. This gave investigators a possible link to the city.
Police are now analyzing CCTV footage from Chennai Central railway station and other locations, along with railway travel records, to trace the couple's movements.
Missing-person reports are also being checked to identify the victim.
Case update
Investigation still underway
Although an accused was traced, the identities and whereabouts of the suspects seen with the suitcase have not been officially confirmed.
Police have not disclosed details about how the woman died.
The investigation is still underway as forensic tests are awaited to provide more information about the cause and manner of death.