A 22-year-old Gauhati University student, Nimisha Thakuria, is found critically injured at a homestay near Azara, on the outskirts of Guwahati, after reportedly making a distress call to her family saying she could not breathe. After her relatives lost contact, she is taken to hospital where doctors declare her brought dead.
Police have detained a youth, identified by multiple reports as Ashik Ali, in connection with the incident. According to police statements, Ali claims she hanged herself, including by using a ceiling fan, while investigators are examining whether that account is accurate. Other reports say there are injury marks on the body, and residents and students stage protests demanding a thorough probe. Outlets differ in emphasis: one highlights her final call and residents’ concerns about possible assault, while another focuses on police custody, hospital referral, and the claim of suicide attributed to the accused as authorities investigate.
Authorities continue the investigation, with protesters calling for a stern response and verification of the circumstances leading to the student’s death.
