Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Assam Teen Allegedly Assaulted At Guwahati Homestay; Five Arrested
A young girl from Assam was reported missing after leaving home.
Police said she was later found in Guwahati.
Investigators allege that five men took her to a homestay and sexually assaulted her.
They also allege that she was later left near a roadside area.
Police recovered her early on August 24.
All five named suspects were detained in connection with the case.
The girl received a medical examination and spoke to a judge.
The investigation is being supervised by senior Assam Police officers.
A Class 8 student from Assam’s Kamrup district was allegedly sexually assaulted by five men at a Guwahati homestay.
Police said the girl had been reported missing after leaving home on August 23.
She was recovered near the Panbazar Pani Tanki area at about 5:47 a.m. on August 24.
Police identified the alleged suspects as Parameswar Nath, Hirkajyoti Das, Bishal Barua, Lakshidhar Nath and Rejip Ali.
The girl was medically examined, and her statement was recorded before a Judicial Magistrate; POCSO charges were added.
- Who
- A Class 8 student from Kamrup district and five detained suspects: Parameswar Nath, Hirkajyoti Das, Bishal Barua, Lakshidhar Nath and Rejip Ali.
- What
- The girl was allegedly gang-raped at a Guwahati homestay and later abandoned; police recovered her and added charges under the POCSO Act.
- When
- A disappearance FIR was lodged on August 23; the girl was recovered at about 5:47 a.m. on August 24. The report also describes the recovery as occurring early Tuesday.
- Where
- The alleged assault was reported at Rangman Grand Homestay in Saukuchi, Guwahati; the girl was recovered near the Panbazar Pani Tanki area.
- Why
- Police said the girl had been reported missing after leaving home; investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault.
- Victim
- A Class 8 student from Pasaria village in Assam’s Kamrup district
- Reported location
- Rangman Grand Homestay, Saukuchi, Guwahati
- Recovery location
- Near the Panbazar Pani Tanki area in Guwahati
- Suspects detained
- Five individuals
- Police case
- Hajo Police Station Case No. 413/2026 under Section 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Additional charges
- Sections 6 and 17 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
- Investigation
- Supervised by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Kamrup, with two Additional Superintendents of Police