Harshita Brella: Pankaj Lamba was previously arrested, IOPC says

The husband of Harshita Brella was arrested by police in September after she made a report of home abuse, a police watchdog has confirmed.

An worldwide manhunt has been launched for Pankaj Lamba after Ms Brella’s physique was found in the boot of a car in Ilford, east London, on 14 November.

Police imagine Ms Brella, 24, was fatally strangled in Corby, Northamptonshire, on 10 November and have named Mr Lamba, 23, because the prime suspect within the investigation.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) mentioned it was investigating Northamptonshire Police after Ms Brella made a report of home abuse in August.

Mr Lamba was arrested on 3 September and launched with bail circumstances and a home violence safety discover, the IOPC added.

IOPC regional director Derrick Campbell mentioned its investigation adopted a self-referral from the police power.

“We will be examining the police response to Ms Brella’s report of domestic abuse made at the end of August this year,” he mentioned.

“We will look into further contact Northamptonshire Police had with Ms Brella concerning the case.”

Mr Campbell mentioned the investigation would think about the actions and choices taken by Northamptonshire Police in relation to its dealings with Ms Brella.

He added: “We will be contacting Ms Brella’s family to explain our role and express our sincere condolences.”

Detectives investigating the killing released a CCTV image of Ms Brella and Mr Lamba on Friday.

A photograph confirmed the pair strolling collectively close to the Corby’s boating lake on Sunday, 10 November.

Police appealed for anybody who was within the Cottingham Road space that night to contact them.