General · 26 November 2025
Police face misconduct charges in murder case
Following Harshita Brella's murder, four Northamptonshire police officers face misconduct proceedings. The IOPC investigation revealed failures in handling Brella's reports of domestic abuse by her husband, Pankaj Lamba, prior to her death in November 2024. Brella's parents allege police negligence, claiming officers ignored her calls for help and failed to properly investigate or assess risks. The watchdog confirmed officers didn't maintain contact or investigate fully.
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