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Crime
Guwahati Student Found Injured After Frantic Call; Companion Detained
✍️ Times of India
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 12:48 PM
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A 22‑year‑old Gauhati University student, Nimisha Thakuria, was found critically injured at a homestay on the outskirts of Guwahati after she called her family, saying she could not breathe. Police have detained her alleged companion, Ashiq Ali, who claims the student hanged herself, sparking protests demanding a thorough investigation.
Nimisha Thakuria, a 22‑year‑old student of Gauhati University, called her family from a homestay on the outskirts of Guwahati, saying she could not breathe. After the call, her family lost contact and later discovered her critically injured at the premises.
Police arrived at the homestay and found Thakuria with severe injuries. Her alleged companion, Ashiq Ali, was taken into custody. He has stated that Thakuria had hanged herself.
The incident has drawn protests from local residents who demand a thorough investigation, linking the case to broader societal concerns about student safety and homestay regulations.
Police arrived at the homestay and found Thakuria with severe injuries. Her alleged companion, Ashiq Ali, was taken into custody. He has stated that Thakuria had hanged herself.
The incident has drawn protests from local residents who demand a thorough investigation, linking the case to broader societal concerns about student safety and homestay regulations.