Autopsy reveals that perfumer died of strangulation

Panaji: The post-mortem conducted on renowned perfume specialist Monica Ghurde, whose body was found near here two days back, brought to the fore that she was strangulated to death, although it failed to confirm whether she was raped before the murder or not, police said.
The panel of doctors in Goa Medical College and Hospital on Saturday conducted the post-mortem on the body of 39-year-old Ghurde, who was found dead at her home in Sangolda village on October 6. “The post-mortem report has confirmed that she died due to smothering,” Deputy Superintendent of Police Mahesh Gaonkar told PTI on Saturday. He said the post-mortem report, however, is not clear on the suspicion of rape, which would be known only after the serological examination.
“The viscera has also been preserved and would be sent for forensic examination … The post-mortem does not confirm or rule out rape. It is completely silent on that awaiting detailed forensic examination,” Gaonkar said.
Ghurde, who was living alone in a rented three bedroom flat at Sangolda village near Calangute beach, was found dead on October 6, although police investigations have revealed that she might have been killed on October 5.
Earlier in the day, police said that they have sent teams to the neighbouring states to nab the accused. (PTI)