AGRA: Decomposed bodies of a woman and her nine-year-old daughter were found wrapped in a blanket inside a locked house in Agra’s Jagdishpura, police said on Wednesday.The bodies, which were recovered on Tuesday night are believed to be around four to five days old.According to police, a foul smell emanating from the house alerted the neighbours, who informed the authorities.A police team arrived at the spot and broke open the door, discovering the bodies of Shabina (40) and her daughter Inaya (nine) inside the room.Assistant Commissioner of Police (Lohamandi) Mayank Tiwari said the bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination.Preliminary investigation has revealed that Shabina was married to Rashid, who is currently absconding.”Rashid is suspected to have killed his wife and step-daughter before fleeing. He had married Shabina as his second wife,” ACP Tiwari said, adding that a thorough investigation is underway.Police have launched a search operation to trace the accused.The motive behind the suspected double-murder is yet to be ascertained.
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