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Crime
Student Found Dead in Guwahati Homestay; Police Question Partner, VHP Claims Love Jihad
✍️ India Today
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 08:37 AM
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A student was found dead in a Guwahati homestay, prompting police to interrogate the victim’s partner. The Vishva Hindu Parishad has labeled the case as a ‘love‑jihad’ incident.
A young student was discovered dead inside a rented homestay in Guwahati, Assam, on Tuesday. Local police arrived at the scene after receiving a distress call and have begun a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Investigators have summoned the student’s partner, who was staying at the same residence, for questioning. Authorities said they are examining forensic evidence and interviewing neighbours to establish a timeline of events.
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) quickly issued a statement alleging that the death was linked to a so‑called “love‑jihad”, a claim that has sparked debate on social media. Police, however, have not confirmed any communal motive and emphasized that the probe remains purely criminal in nature.
The case has drawn attention from community leaders and the public, with calls for a transparent inquiry. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation continues under the jurisdiction of the Guwahati police department.
Investigators have summoned the student’s partner, who was staying at the same residence, for questioning. Authorities said they are examining forensic evidence and interviewing neighbours to establish a timeline of events.
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) quickly issued a statement alleging that the death was linked to a so‑called “love‑jihad”, a claim that has sparked debate on social media. Police, however, have not confirmed any communal motive and emphasized that the probe remains purely criminal in nature.
The case has drawn attention from community leaders and the public, with calls for a transparent inquiry. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation continues under the jurisdiction of the Guwahati police department.