THE GOAN NETWORK
MAPUSA
The decomposed body of a 52-year-old woman from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was found in a rented room in Siolim after a foul smell emanating from the premises alerted local residents.
The deceased has been identified as Aanchal Maheshwari, who had been living in rented accommodation in the area for some time.
According to preliminary information, the woman had stopped answering phone calls, prompting the landlord to contact her brother. The incident came to light after residents noticed a strong stench coming from the room and alerted Siolim panchayat member William Fernandes and the local police outpost.
Police teams from the Siolim outpost and Anjuna Police Station rushed to the spot. After breaking open the door in the presence of local residents and panchayat representatives, police found the woman’s body in a severely decomposed state.
The body was taken into police custody and sent to Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim, for a post-mortem examination to ascertain the cause of death.
Forensic experts and police are examining the room as part of the investigation. Anjuna Police are conducting further inquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
