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Harshita was murdered a year ago - so why has her killer not been caught, family ask

Harshita was murdered a year ago - so why has her killer not been caught, family ask

Summary

A year after Harshita Brella was murdered in the UK, her family is frustrated that the suspect, Pankaj Lamba, has not been captured. Police in the UK have charged him with the crime, but he fled to India, where he remains unarrested.

Key Facts

  • Harshita Brella was found dead in the trunk of a car in London on November 14, 2024.
  • Police suspect her husband, Pankaj Lamba, of killing her. He left for India after her death.
  • Lamba faces charges of murder, rape, sexual assault, and controlling behavior.
  • Harshita had previously filed a domestic abuse case against Lamba in September 2024.
  • Northamptonshire Police are under investigation for their handling of the domestic abuse report.
  • The Independent Office for Police Conduct has completed an investigation into the police's actions.
  • There is no clear information on whether an extradition notice for Lamba has been processed.
  • Harshita’s family believes that Lamba is hiding in India with police protection.
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