Guwahati, June 11: A 28-year-old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her rented accommodation in Guwahati’s Hatigaon area on June 10, prompting a police investigation and the arrest of her boyfriend.
The deceased has been identified as Sushmita Basumatary. According to preliminary information, she was allegedly in the company of her boyfriend, Akash Prasad, at her rented residence until late Tuesday evening.
Her body was discovered on Wednesday morning, leading to suspicion among family members, who have alleged that the death may be a case of murder.
Following the incident, Hatigaon Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death. Based on the initial findings, police took Akash Prasad into custody in connection with the case.
Investigators are continuing their probe to determine the sequence of events that led to the death. Police said the exact cause of death would be established after the completion of the post-mortem examination and forensic analysis.
Officials added that further investigation is underway and more details are expected to emerge as the inquiry progresses.
