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Assam: 22-Year-Old University Student Found Dead At Homestay In Guwahati; One Arrested

Guwahati (Assam): A 22-year-old girl student of Gauhati University was found unconscious at a homestay near Azara, on the outskirts of Guwahati and later declared brought dead at a hospital, police said. Police have arrested a youth in connection with the incident. A senior police official of Guwahati City Police Commissionerate said that they arrested a youth identified as Ashik Ali and that the…

Assam: 22-Year-Old University Student Found Dead At Homestay In Guwahati; One Arrested

Guwahati, Assam: A 22-year-old Gauhati University student, Nimisha Thakuria, was found unconscious at a homestay near Azara, on the outskirts of the city. Tragically, she was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Police have arrested a youth, Ashik Ali, in connection with the incident and are currently conducting an investigation.

The deceased student reportedly went out with a friend and stayed at the homestay. According to reports, the three youths admitted her to Azara Primary Health Centre, and she was subsequently transferred to Guwahati Medical College & Hospital, where doctors declared her brought dead. While Ashik Ali claims she hanged herself in a ceiling fan, the police have found injury marks on the deceased girl's body.

The arrest has prompted protests by locals and students who demand stern action against the accused.

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