The husband of a woman found murdered in the boot of a car was previously arrested after his wife made a report of domestic abuse against him.
An international manhunt has been launched for Pankaj Lamba after 24-year-old Harshita Brella’s body was found in Ilford in east London on Nov 14.
Ms Brella is believed to have been killed in Corby, Northamptonshire, on Nov 10, with Lamba, 23, named by police as a prime suspect in her killing.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has said they are investigating Northamptonshire Police after Ms Brella made a report of domestic abuse in August.
Lamba was then arrested on Sept 3 and released with bail conditions and a domestic violence protection notice, they added.
Derrick Campbell, the IOPC regional director, said: “We will be examining the police response to Ms Brella’s report of domestic abuse made at the end of August this year. We will look into further contact Northamptonshire Police had with Ms Brella concerning the case.
“Our investigation will consider the actions and decisions taken by Northamptonshire Police in relation to the report made by Ms Brella and their subsequent investigation.
“Our thoughts are with Ms Brella’s family and all those affected by her death. We will be contacting Ms Brella’s family to explain our role and express our sincere condolences.”
The family paid tribute to Ms Brella in a statement released this week.
Speaking from their home in India, they said: “Harshita, you left this world but you are still with us in our hearts and will always be there. We will never forget you till our last breath. Always stay with us. We miss you in every moment of our life.”
Ms Brella’s family have also criticised the police for alleged failings in the case.
Her elder sister, Sonia Dabas, told the Guardian: “I believe the police did not do enough to help her or protect my sister. She reported her abuse but the police processes just made her feel even more scared and alone. It drove her back to Pankaj.”
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