In a shocking incident in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, the 24-year-old MBA student’s decomposed, naked body was found on Friday inside a locked rented room belonging to her male classmate, sending ripples of horror across the city. The woman had been missing for several days before police broke open the room after neighbours reported a foul smell and found her body amid signs of foul play.
Last Known Movements and Missing Report
The victim left her home on February 10, initially telling her family she was going to get official work done and later planning to attend a birthday party, but never returned. Concerned relatives filed a missing person complaint at the Pandharinath police station when she failed to make contact.
Suspicious Circumstances: Objectionable Content Shared
On the night she disappeared, an objectionable video and photos were shared from her mobile phone on her college WhatsApp group and contacts, sparking distress and panic among friends and family. The video reportedly showed the victim’s face clearly, fuelling concerns over privacy violation and blackmail. Authorities are probing whether these digital materials were posted to harass or intimidate her.
Body Found Naked, Strangulation Suspected
Police officers who opened the locked room discovered the woman’s naked body lying on a bed, with rope marks around her neck, suggesting she may have been strangled to death several days earlier. The state of decomposition indicated that the murder likely occurred close to when she was first reported missing.
Prime Suspect: Boyfriend Absconding
Investigators have identified the victim’s male classmate and boyfriend, named Piyush Dhamnodiya, originally from Mandsaur and renting the room, as the prime suspect. He has been untraceable since the incident, and a manhunt is underway to locate and arrest him. Police are examining digital evidence and mobile communications as part of the ongoing probe.
Family Allegations and Emotional Toll
The victim’s father has alleged that the suspect had been pressuring his daughter for money and may have been blackmailing her using her private photos and videos. The sharing of objectionable content reportedly exacerbated her emotional distress. Family members described the finding of the body in harrowing terms, with identification made through her socks due to decomposition.
Investigation Underway
Police have launched a comprehensive inquiry into the case, including forensic analysis and post-mortem examinations, to determine the exact cause and timeline of death. Authorities have pledged to pursue all leads to bring the suspect to justice as the community reels from the tragic loss of a young student.