In a chilling case from Mumbai, police in Andheri have solved the mystery of an unidentified woman’s body found in a drainage line, arresting two accused in connection with her murder.
The case came to light on April 24 when civic workers of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation were carrying out routine cleaning operations in a drain in Andheri East. Around 11:30 am, they spotted a decomposed body of a woman inside the drainage line and alerted the police.
Upon arrival, officers recovered the body and began an investigation. Due to the advanced state of decomposition, identifying the victim proved difficult. Police then examined missing persons reports from nearby stations, eventually identifying the deceased as a 40-year-old woman who had been reported missing earlier.
Through sustained interrogation and technical analysis, investigators discovered that the woman had been murdered by people known to her. The accused were identified as Joseph Coelho, 65, and Maria Coelho, 63, residents of the Marol Pipeline area in Andheri East.
According to police findings, the murder stemmed from a domestic dispute. The accused allegedly killed the woman and later disposed of her body in the drainage line in an attempt to destroy evidence.
Both accused have been arrested and booked under charges of murder and other relevant sections of law. Andheri police said further investigation into the case is ongoing.
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Published By:
Zafar Zaidi
Published On:
Apr 28, 2026 05:35 IST
