Faridabad, Apr 2 (PTI) A woman's torso was found in the bushes in a red suitcase near Mawai village here, police said on Wednesday.

A forensic team which was rushed to the spot under Khedipul Police Station area surmised that the torso was hacked about a week ago.

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Police took the body part into custody and kept it in the mortuary of BK Hospital.

A search is on for other parts of the woman, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, except her age, which seems to be between 35 and 40, police said.

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Villagers reported being besieged by a foul smell emanating from a roadside bush and contacting police.

"The condition of the torso found in the suitcase is very bad. It has been about a week since this suitcase was thrown here. People living nearby are being questioned," Deputy Commissioner of Police Usha Devi dead.

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