Decomposed body of woman recovered from north Delhi

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New Delhi: A highly decomposed body of a woman was recovered from a house in Tilak Market area of north Delhi, police on Friday said.

The deceased is yet to be identified but is likely to be around 50-60 years of age, they said.

According to police, they received information regarding foul smell from a house, following which a police team from Lahori Gate Police Station was dispatched to the spot.

"The premise was found locked from inside," a senior police officer said.

The body has been shifted to a mortuary and proceedings under Section 174 of the CrPC are being initiated, the officer added.