Dismembered body parts of the victim were found stashed in overhead water tanks in two houses in the Arisipalayam area of Salem district. ^[1] Police in Salem arrested three suspects, identified as Nandhini, M Malik Basha, and K Sivaram, for the murder of Thangamani, a 52-year-old woman. ^[2] The crime occurred on August 30 when the suspects took the victim to a residence under the pretext of providing her a job. ^[3] The victim, Thangamani, was identified as a house help who had been working in the region for several years. ^[4] An investigator and a local priest inspected the building and discovered three bags containing human remains in a water tank on the roof. ^[5] On August 31, 2026, residents in the Arisipalayam area of Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, reported a foul odor near a local residence. ^[6] Police and forensic experts confirmed the remains belonged to a 40-year-old woman. ^[7] Forensic specialists are currently examining the evidence found at the scene. ^[8]