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A neighbour of Harshita Brella heard a heated argument through which a lady “sounded scared” just days before the 24-year-old’s body was found in the boot of a car in London, neighbour has claimed.

Northamptonshire Police have launched an international manhunt for Ms Brella’s husband, Pankaj Lamba.

And Kelly Philp, 41, who lived near Ms Brella in Corby, Northamptonshire, said she had heard an altercation between a man and a woman last Wednesday.

She explained: “They have been arguing in a distinct language, so I couldn’t perceive what was being stated.

“But it sounded angry, with raised voices, and the woman sounded scared. I also heard banging around. At the time, I didn’t call the police because I thought it was just a relationship argument.”

Ms Philp informed the Mirror she had felt “vulnerable” and “on edge” since studying of her neighbour’s dying.

“I feel so sad about the loss of the lass. I can’t get over it. I can’t believe it.”

Ms Philp also mentioned overhearing two men arguing in a foreign language early on Saturday morning, shortly after hearing a back gate slam shut.

The force’s Chief Inspector Paul Cash stated: “Inquiries lead us to suspect that Harshita was murdered in Northamptonshire earlier this month by her husband, Pankaj Lamba.

“We believe he then transported her body from Northamptonshire to Ilford by car and has now fled the country.”

Ms Brella’s physique was found contained in the boot of a automobile on Brisbane Road, Ilford, east London, close to Valentines Park, within the early hours of Thursday morning. Police had been alerted by a member of the general public involved for her welfare on Wednesday.

Officers attended her house on Skegness Walk, Corby, however acquired no response. A lacking individual investigation was initiated, which led to the invention of her physique.

Reports point out that Ms Brella had beforehand been a sufferer of home violence. In early September, she was granted a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) by Northampton Magistrates’ Court, which barred the perpetrator from contacting her or visiting her office.

Northamptonshire Police have referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as a result of their earlier interactions with Ms Brella.

More than 60 detectives are concerned within the investigation, with groups from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit and the Metropolitan Police working tirelessly to piece collectively the occasions resulting in her dying.

Chief Inspector Cash has appealed for public help, stating: “If you saw anything suspicious or have any information, no matter how small, please contact us.”

Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell echoed this sentiment, noting that whereas investigators consider Ms Brella was attacked by somebody she knew, they’re exploring all potentialities.

Additional police patrols have been deployed in Corby to reassure residents, though authorities don’t consider there may be any wider menace to the general public.

Those with data are urged to contact police on 101 quoting Operation Westcott, or to share data anonymously by way of Crimestoppers at 0800 555111.