They immediately alerted the police, who rushed to the spot.According to the police, the woman's body was found with her throat slit, possibly caused by a sharp-edged weapon. Initial investigations suggested the woman was murdered by her elder sister's brother-in-law, the police said, adding that a detailed probe is underway.It appears that the woman and her sister's brother-in-law were in a dispute for three months, the police said.Also Read: 2 minors apprehended for stabbing 35-yr-old to deathThe police said they are examining CCTV footage to ascertain the sequence of events and trace the accused's movements and escape route.

They are also questioning showroom staff and the owner. The body was taken into custody and sent for post-mortem examination.Police teams have been conducting raids to apprehend the accused.(With inputs from Hemani Bhandari)Anagha Deshpande is Deputy Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times.

She is currently part of the news team. Before moving into this role, she worked with the Bengaluru desk, where she extensively covered civic issues, Karnataka politics, infrastructure, and urban governance.

Over the past seven years, Anagha has worked across multiple facets of digital journalism, including reporting, editing, and video production. She briefly stepped away from journalism, only to realize that the newsroom is where she has the most fun.

Her interests lie in tracking national and state politics, particularly South Indian politics, as well as social issues and public policy. She has previously worked with Deccan Herald, Mid-day, The Federal, and ThePrint, and has lived and worked in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai.

When she isn't chasing stories, Anagha enjoys long aimless walks, reading, hiking, discovering new teas, and, by her own admission, overthinking almost everything.Read MoreDelhiCrimeGet Latest News, breaking headlines, and top India News, and today real-time updates from across the nation. Stay informed on politics, government policies, crime, Today Weather, and major developments on Hindustan Times