Overview
- The body was discovered on Saturday by ragpickers inside a large bag at a Noida garbage yard with her hands and legs bound and burns on her face, which police say may have been inflicted to hide her identity.
- Officials estimate the victim’s age at 22 to 25 years, report no identification at the scene, and have circulated her photograph and physical details to neighboring districts.
- Police say no fatal external injuries were visible, noting swelling and superficial neck cuts, and officials reported no signs of sexual assault.
- The autopsy is being held for up to 72 hours to allow for identification, with the examination expected to determine the cause and time of death.
- Multiple teams are reviewing nearby CCTV footage, checking missing-person records, and assessing other dumping sites to trace where the body originated and when it was left.