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22-Year-Old Student Found Dead at Dharapur Homestay; Police Detain Alleged Lover
✍️ TOI City
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 07:47 AM
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A 22‑year‑old sociology student was found dead at a Dharapur homestay, and police have detained her alleged lover for questioning. Residents have staged protests demanding a thorough investigation while the body is sent for post‑mortem.
On Tuesday, police in Dharapur discovered the body of Nimisha Thakuria, a 22‑year‑old sociology student, inside a local homestay. The student had reportedly stayed at the establishment on several occasions prior to the incident. Police detained her alleged lover, Ashiq Ali, for questioning as they investigate the circumstances of her death.
The body was immediately forwarded to the district forensic laboratory for a post‑mortem examination. Authorities are exploring all possible angles, including accidental causes and foul play, as they compile evidence.
Local residents have taken to the streets, demanding a thorough inquiry into the death. The protests, which have drawn a significant crowd, call for transparency and a swift resolution to the case.
Police have assured the public that the investigation will be exhaustive and that any information leading to the truth will be acted upon promptly.
The body was immediately forwarded to the district forensic laboratory for a post‑mortem examination. Authorities are exploring all possible angles, including accidental causes and foul play, as they compile evidence.
Local residents have taken to the streets, demanding a thorough inquiry into the death. The protests, which have drawn a significant crowd, call for transparency and a swift resolution to the case.
Police have assured the public that the investigation will be exhaustive and that any information leading to the truth will be acted upon promptly.