'Smothered with plastic bags': Mystery surrounds Surat techie’s death
Police are still searching for the killer of Nidhi Patel, a computer engineer. She was found dead in her home, and investigators have no strong leads. A special investigation team was formed to probe the baffling case further. No signs of forced entry suggest the attacker was known to the victim. The victim was allegedly strangled and sexually assaulted while alone at home.
Surat police remain stumped a week after the grisly murder of 22-year-old Nidhi Patel, a computer engineer. The victim's lifeless body was discovered on her terrace on Aug 24, her parents away on a pilgrimage. Police have not uncovered a single lead, despite extensive examinations of fingerprints, recent communications, and other potential clues.
A special investigation team (SIT) led by Assistant Superintendent of Police Akshesh Engineer has been assembled, but after four days, the SIT has yet to make a breakthrough. Police suspect a person known to Patel may be responsible, as there were no signs of forced entry. The assailant is believed to have strangled the victim using the drawstring of shorts and a mobile charger cable, then smothered her with plastic bags.
The victim showed signs of sexual assault, with injuries around her private areas. The back door was open, while the front door was locked from within.
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