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[^2]\n\nThe crime occurred on August 30 when the suspects took the victim to a residence under the pretext of providing her a job. [^3]\n\nThe victim, Thangamani, was identified as a house help who had been working in the region for several years. [^4]\n\nAn investigator and a local priest inspected the building and discovered three bags containing human remains in a water tank on the roof. [^5]\n\nOn August 31, 2026, residents in the Arisipalayam area of Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, reported a foul odor near a local residence. [^6]\n\nPolice and forensic experts confirmed the remains belonged to a 40-year-old woman. [^7]\n\nForensic specialists are currently examining the evidence found at the scene. 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