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Family Renews Plea for Justice Two Years After Strangling
12 Nov
Summary
- Harshita Brella, 24, was found strangled in a car in London.
- Her husband, Pankaj Lamba, is sought by police for murder.
- Brella had reported domestic abuse prior to her death.
The family of Harshita Brella, 24, has renewed their appeals for justice two years after her death. Brella's body was discovered in a car in east London in November 2024, approximately 160 km from her residence in Corby, Northamptonshire. Authorities have authorized a murder charge against her husband, Pankaj Lamba, who is believed to have departed the UK for India. A search for Lamba is currently underway.
According to her sister, Sonia Dabas, the family's pain has not lessened over the past two years, and they implore UK authorities to deliver justice. A post-mortem examination indicated strangulation as the preliminary cause of Brella's death. Northamptonshire Police expressed determination to secure justice.
Records show Brella contacted Northamptonshire Police in August 2024, reporting abuse by Lamba. He was arrested and subsequently released on bail with a non-contact condition. The following month, Brella obtained a 28-day domestic violence protection order. Her body was found on November 14, 2024, four days after her death, with signs of strangulation.
Lamba faces a murder charge, along with accusations of rape, sexual assault, and controlling or coercive behavior. In May 2026, Brella's family traveled from India to meet with Northamptonshire Police. This occurred during a misconduct meeting concerning two officers who had contact with Brella before her death, the results of which are pending. A disciplinary investigation into two other officers is also ongoing.
