The death of 22-year-old Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria has prompted a police investigation into a homestay in Guwahati’s Dharapur area, where she had reportedly stayed before being found unconscious early Friday morning. Police are examining the property’s records and the circumstances surrounding her stay with Ashiq Ali, who has been taken into custody in connection with the case.
Investigators are also looking into whether guests were being accommodated at the property without the required documentation. Authorities have indicated that action could be taken against people associated with the establishment if evidence of violations or other wrongdoing emerges.
Nimisha’s father, Deepjyoti Thakuria, has meanwhile called for strict action against whoever is found responsible for his daughter’s death.
Nimisha Thakuria’s Father Demands Justice
Speaking about the case, Deepjyoti Thakuria said he wanted justice and urged the government to take stringent action against the person responsible.
“I want justice. I demand that the government take stern action against the culprit. What my child faced, the culprit should face a similar situation,” he said on Saturday.
His statement came as police continued questioning Ali and examining the circumstances that preceded Nimisha’s death.
The investigation is still underway, and authorities have not publicly established criminal responsibility in the case.
Guwahati Homestay Under Police Investigation
The property at the centre of the investigation is Rudra’s Kitchen, a homestay in Dharapur.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Bolin Deuri said investigators were examining the establishment’s records and verifying details concerning Nimisha and Ali’s visits.
According to preliminary information shared by police, the two had reportedly visited the homestay approximately five times during the previous month.
Police are also investigating whether the establishment followed required procedures for recording and verifying guests.
Deuri indicated that those associated with the property could face action if investigators find evidence of wrongdoing.
He also said police were prepared to take further action against people connected with the homestay if necessary as the investigation develops.
Nimisha Found Unconscious Near Garal PHC
Nimisha was a student enrolled in a five-year integrated course at Gauhati University.
According to the preliminary account, she was found unconscious near Garal Primary Health Centre at around 4:30 a.m. after reportedly spending the night with Ali.
Three men who found her reportedly took her to the health centre. She was subsequently transferred to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, where doctors declared her dead.
Police are now reconstructing the events leading up to the discovery and are examining the circumstances in which she became unconscious.
Ashiq Ali in Police Custody
Police have taken Ashiq Ali into custody and are questioning him about his relationship with Nimisha, their movements and the events surrounding her death.
Ali has reportedly told investigators that Nimisha died by suicide after allegedly hanging herself.
Police have not confirmed that account as the established cause of death.
Authorities are examining multiple aspects of the case, including the circumstances in which Nimisha and Ali met, their movements during the relevant period and what happened before she was found unconscious.
Post-Mortem Report Expected to Shed Light on Death
The police have sent Nimisha’s body for a post-mortem examination.
According to DCP Bolin Deuri, the report is expected to provide further information relevant to the investigation.
Police are also examining injuries documented during the inquest as they attempt to establish what happened before Nimisha was found.
The final sequence of events and whether the case involves criminal liability will depend on the evidence gathered during the investigation and the findings of the medical examination.
Police Examining All Possible Angles
Authorities have stressed that the investigation remains active.
The police are expected to examine:
- The circumstances surrounding Nimisha’s death
- Her movements before she was found unconscious
- Her interactions with Ali
- Records maintained by the homestay
- Whether guest-verification procedures were followed
- The circumstances surrounding the reported visits to the property
- Medical and post-mortem findings
- Any other evidence that may establish what happened
DCP Deuri said investigators were questioning Ali and gathering additional information before reaching conclusions about the case.
For now, the cause and circumstances of Nimisha Thakuria’s death remain under investigation, and claims about how she died should not be treated as established until supported by the medical and investigative findings.
