Unidentified Woman's Body Found in Suitcase in Pokhara; One Arrested in Ongoing Investigation

Pokhara. About a month ago, a suspicious suitcase was found in Damside, Pokhara Metropolitan City-17. Upon opening, a woman's body was discovered inside the suitcase.

The body was dumped after being murdered and placed inside the suitcase. A month has passed since the incident, yet neither the identity of the deceased nor the perpetrators have been apprehended. The body was found in the Pardi Khola (river) in Sitapani, Pokhara-17.

Police have released a photograph to identify the woman, estimated to be between 22 and 25 years old. The Kaski Police stated that the woman's identity remains unknown so far.

The preliminary police report indicates that the woman was murdered by being slashed in the neck with a sharp weapon. Police are utilizing various means for identification.

Not only is the woman unidentified, but those involved in the incident have also not been traced. One man has been arrested, and he is currently under investigation, informed Police Spokesperson DSP Haribahadur Basnet.

'We have taken one person into custody on suspicion of involvement in the incident and are investigating,' he said, 'The preliminary report suggests that others are also involved. We are continuing the search.'

Basnet stated that despite publicizing the deceased's description, no relatives have come forward so far; therefore, the police have circulated the description to police units across the country and are continuing the search for other involved parties.