The completely-charred body of a woman was found on Friday near a garbage bin in Titwala area of Maharashtra's Thane district, police said.
Passersby alerted police after a foul smell started emanating from a spot in Baleli village, a Kalyan Taluka police station official said.
"The woman appears to be in her 30s. A murder case has been registered against unidentified persons," he added.