Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Guwahati Student Death Investigation Follows Disputed Suicide Account
A 22-year-old university student became very sick at a homestay near Guwahati and later died in hospital.
She had been staying there with Mohammad Asif Ali.
Asif told police that she had died by suicide.
Police said they do not believe that explanation and are investigating possible murder.
The woman’s father said she had been attacked and tortured.
He also said she called her mother during the night for help.
Asif’s parents said their son loved the woman and took her to hospital.
Asif’s mother said he should be punished if he is found guilty.
A 22-year-old Gauhati University student died after becoming critically ill at a homestay in Garal.
Police arrested Mohammad Asif Ali, who said the woman died by suicide.
Police said they suspect murder and described the investigation as being in its preliminary stage.
The woman’s father alleged she was assaulted, tortured and gang-raped before her death.
Asif’s mother said he should be punished if found guilty and asked whether the woman called for help.
- Who
- A 22-year-old Gauhati University student died; Mohammad Asif Ali was arrested in connection with the case.
- What
- The student’s mysterious death at a homestay is being investigated as possible murder, despite Asif’s claim that she died by suicide.
- When
- The woman reportedly made a distress call at around 2 a.m.; she was found critically ill the next morning.
- Where
- At a homestay in Garal on the outskirts of Guwahati, followed by treatment at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.
- Why
- Police are investigating because they do not accept the suicide account, while the woman’s father alleged assault and murder.
Allegations and Police Suspicion
Accused Family’s Account
Cause of death
Allegations and Police Suspicion
Police said they suspect murder, and the woman’s father alleged she was tortured and gang-raped before being killed.
Accused Family’s Account
Asif told police that the woman died by suicide.
Events inside the room
Allegations and Police Suspicion
The woman allegedly told her mother that people had locked the room, assaulted her and threatened to kill her.
Accused Family’s Account
Asif’s parents said he took the woman to hospital and that he loved her; they did not provide an alternative account of what happened inside the room.
Responsibility and justice
Allegations and Police Suspicion
The woman’s family is seeking answers and alleged that her injuries indicated torture.
Accused Family’s Account
Asif’s mother said that if her son is guilty, he should be punished, while also seeking to know whether the woman called her mother for help.
- Victim
- A 22-year-old Gauhati University student
- Accused
- Mohammad Asif Ali
- Location
- A homestay in Garal, on Guwahati’s outskirts
- Police position
- Investigators suspect the death may be murder
- Accused’s account
- Asif told police the woman died by suicide
- Distress call
- The woman allegedly called her mother at around 2 a.m.
- Family response
- Asif’s mother said he should be punished if found guilty