Horror struck Patna’s Kadamkuan when the partially incinerated remains of Indira Lakshmi, a 60-year-old stalwart of the Patna High Court and Civil Court, were found in her residence. Living by herself in Rajendra Nagar Road Number 2—her husband in Ranchi—the lawyer’s death under mysterious conditions has police on high alert.
Wednesday’s discovery prompted an immediate response from Kadamkuan thana, who seized the body for postmortem and called in FSL for a detailed forensic sweep. The case teems with questions: accident amid solitude, intentional act, or targeted killing?
Known for her robust legal practice, Lakshmi’s untimely demise has stunned peers. Police have reached out to family members and are piecing together timelines through statements and surveillance. The home’s interior yields subtle hints that investigators are decoding.
This event spotlights the perils of living alone in bustling cities, urging better vigilance. With no conclusive leads yet, the department is leaving no stone unturned, awaiting lab findings that could pivot the narrative from tragedy to crime.
Patna watches closely as clarity emerges from the ashes of this perplexing case.