Missing Shadnagar woman found dead near Mekaguda
A 48-year-old woman who went missing in Shadnagar, India, was found dead near the Mekaguda crossroads six days after she disappeared. Local police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of her death and are awaiting post-mortem results.
Why it matters
The case highlights local public safety concerns and the ongoing investigation into a suspicious disappearance and death.
A 48-year-old woman, who went missing from Shadnagar on September 22, was found dead in a deserted area near the Mekaguda crossroads in Nandigama mandal on Sunday, six days after she left home for work.
The deceased, Kummari Mangamma, worked as housekeeping staff at a Lenskart outlet in Shadnagar. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, including how she reached Mekaguda and what happened after she went missing.
According to a lookout notice issued by Shadnagar police, Mangamma left her house in Venkataramana Colony for work at around 10 a.m. on September 22. She would usually return home at around 1 p.m.. When she failed to return, her family began searching for her. Multiple attempts to reach her over phone were unsuccessful as her mobile was switched off.
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