The body of a 65-year-old woman lawyer, Dr. Indra Lakshmi, was discovered partially burnt at her residence in Patna’s Rajendra Nagar area. She practiced law at the Patna High Court and Civil Court. Living alone as her family resided elsewhere, her death has raised suspicions and triggered a police investigation.
Dr. Lakshmi’s husband in Ranchi and daughter in Bengaluru have been notified of the tragic incident. Authorities were alerted by tenants who found the body, leading to a forensic team’s arrival for evidence collection. The police are exploring all angles of the case, including the possibility of foul play.
The police are examining CCTV footage and questioning residents to determine the circumstances surrounding the woman lawyer’s death. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination at Patna Medical College and Hospital. The legal community in Patna is unsettled by the incident, with concerns about its impact on court proceedings.
