Gauhati University student found dead in Guwahati homestay, man arrested

The Incident

A 22-year-old student of Gauhati University named Nimisha Thakuria was found unconscious at a homestay near Azara on the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam. She was later declared brought dead at Guwahati Medical College & Hospital. Bolin Deori, DCP (West), stated that three youths brought her to the Azara Primary Health Centre in the early hours of Saturday before she was referred to the hospital. Police found injury marks on her body.

Arrest And Investigation

Police have arrested a youth named Ashik Ali in connection with the incident, and he remains in police custody. According to Ashik Ali, the student hanged herself from a ceiling fan, but police stated they are investigating whether his claim is true or false. The Guwahati City Police Commissionerate confirmed that the investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.

Protests

Following the incident, locals in the Dharapur area and students staged a protest on Saturday. The protesters demanded that the authorities take stern action against the accused person.