Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

Gauhati University student found dead at homestay; boyfriend detained

The lifeless body of 21-year-old Nimisha Thakuria, a Sociology student at Gauhati University, was discovered at a homestay in Garal-Dharapur. Just before her phone was switched off, she called her mother to express fears of an assault. This incident has sparked protests, with demonstrators raising concerns regarding 'love jihad'. Authorities have named Ashiq Ali as a suspect, who claims she took…

Gauhati University student found dead at homestay; boyfriend detained

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.

Written by urgent.news from Free Press Journal's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

This story

This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.

Read the original at timesofindia.indiatimes.com →

More in World

FM: Foreign policy anchored in ‘strategic commitment’, rejects military solutions

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Badr Abdelatty Saturday, September 26, 2026, said that Egypt’s foreign policy is based on the principle of…

  • Egypt's foreign policy anchored in 'strategic commitment' to de-escalation
  • Egypt rejects military solutions, supports dialogue and negotiations
  • Egypt actively engaged in mediation efforts with Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia

More from Saturday 26 September →