The death of 22-year-old Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria at a homestay in Guwahati has led to an ongoing police investigation, with authorities examining the events surrounding her final hours and the people who were with her.Police have arrested Ashiq Ali in connection with the case, while investigators are also looking into the involvement and whereabouts of other people who may have been present at the homestay. A staff member of the homestay has also been detained as the probe continues.Key HighlightsGauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria, 22, died after being found unconscious near a homestay.Police have arrested Ashiq Ali in connection with the case.The homestay in Dharapur-Garal has been sealed.Investigators are examining the movements of Nimisha and the people present that night.Police are checking claims about how Nimisha died and have not accepted any single account as conclusive.A homestay employee has also been detained as part of the investigation.What Happened at the Guwahati Homestay?Nimisha, a five-year integrated-course student at Gauhati University, reportedly went out on Friday evening and later stayed at a homestay in the Dharapur-Garal area with Ashiq Ali.She was found unconscious in the early hours of Saturday. Three men reportedly took her to a nearby health centre before she was shifted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, where doctors declared her dead.According to her family, Nimisha had spoken to her mother around 2am and reportedly said that she had been assaulted and was injured. Her father later told the media about the call. Police are examining the circumstances surrounding the call as part of the investigation.Police Investigate Ashiq Ali's AccountPolice have arrested Ashiq Ali, who reportedly acknowledged being in a relationship with Nimisha.According to police, Ali told investigators that Nimisha had died by suicide. Authorities have stressed that this account is being verified and that investigators are examining all possible circumstances surrounding her death.The body was sent for post-mortem examination, while forensic and CID teams examined the homestay room and collected evidence. The findings are expected to help investigators establish the circumstances and cause of death.Homestay Sealed Over Verification ConcernsThe homestay where Nimisha and Ali were staying has been sealed by authorities.Police said the pair had reportedly visited the property several times during the month. Investigators are examining homestay records and allegations of inadequate identity verification and documentation.The owner and employees have been questioned, while police are checking whether any violations or other individuals connected to the case emerge from the investigation.Investigation ContinuesThe case has also prompted protests and demands for a detailed investigation. Nimisha's family has alleged serious assault and called for those responsible to be identified.Some reports have referred to allegations of sexual assault, including claims made by the family. Police have not established those allegations as facts, and the investigation is continuing.Police are now examining witness statements, forensic evidence, post-mortem findings, phone records and the movements of those present at the homestay.The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are expected to establish the sequence of events after reviewing the available evidence.
