In a chilling discovery that has sent shockwaves through Ahmedabad, police recovered the body of an unidentified woman stuffed inside a travel bag near railway tracks in the city's Vatva area on Tuesday.
The grim finding was made by local residents who noticed the suspicious-looking black travel bag abandoned near the Vatva railway crossing. Upon opening it, they made the horrifying discovery and immediately alerted authorities.
Police Investigation Underway
Ahmedabad police have launched a comprehensive investigation into what they're treating as a murder case. Forensic teams were dispatched to the scene to collect evidence and determine the cause of death.
"We found the body packed inside the bag," confirmed a senior police official. "The woman appears to be between 25-30 years old. We're examining all angles to establish her identity and the circumstances leading to her death."
Evidence Collection and Identification Efforts
Authorities are pursuing multiple investigative avenues:
- Examining CCTV footage from cameras installed in the vicinity
- Checking recent missing persons reports matching the victim's description
- Conducting forensic analysis of the travel bag and its contents
- Performing post-mortem to determine exact cause and time of death
The area where the body was discovered—near the railway crossing—suggests the perpetrators may have intended for the bag to be moved or disposed of by train movements.
Community Reaction and Police Appeal
Local residents expressed shock and concern over the incident, with many calling for increased security and surveillance in the area.
Police have appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information about missing women matching the description or who witnessed suspicious activity near the Vatva railway crossing to come forward.
The investigation continues as authorities work to unravel this disturbing case and bring those responsible to justice.
