Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Assam Woman's Death After Party Spurs Assault, Overdose Probe
Anwesha Saikia went to a gathering in Jorhat on August 15 and later became very sick.
She was taken to a hospital, where she died.
Her family believes she may have been sexually assaulted and killed.
A man named Aryan Goswami was detained during the investigation.
He says he tried to help Anwesha and believes she died from a drug overdose.
One of the questioned women also claimed Anwesha took drugs herself.
Police have not confirmed that an overdose caused her death.
They are still examining possible injuries, blood evidence, and what happened at the apartment.
Anwesha Saikia left her Jorhat home with a friend on August 15 and later became unwell.
She was taken to Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, where she died.
Her family alleged sexual assault and murder; police have not established those claims.
Police detained Aryan Goswami, who denied killing Anwesha and claimed she overdosed on drugs.
Investigators questioned three women and are examining events at Gauri Apartment, including reported injuries and blood evidence.
- Who
- Anwesha Saikia died; police detained Aryan Goswami and questioned Monalisha Nath, Arpita Kakati and another woman identified as Khushi.
- What
- Police are investigating Anwesha's death and allegations of sexual assault, physical assault and a possible drug overdose.
- When
- The relevant events began after Anwesha left home on August 15; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- The events under investigation include Gauri Apartment and Jorhat Medical College and Hospital in Jorhat, Assam.
- Why
- Her family alleged sexual assault and murder, while others claimed she died after a drug overdose; police are investigating because the cause and circumstances remain unconfirmed.
Assault Allegations
Drug Overdose Explanation
Cause and circumstances of death
Assault Allegations
Anwesha's family alleged that she was sexually assaulted and murdered. Residents also alleged that she may have been assaulted after the gathering.
Drug Overdose Explanation
Aryan Goswami and Monalisha Nath claimed Anwesha took drugs herself and died from an overdose. Goswami denied killing her and said he tried to help her.
Events at Gauri Apartment
Assault Allegations
Residents' allegations have focused on possible drug use and an assault at the apartment after the gathering.
Drug Overdose Explanation
Those offering the overdose explanation said Anwesha's drug use caused her condition and death, rather than an assault by the people present.
Status of the claims
Assault Allegations
Police are examining reported facial injuries and blood found where Anwesha was discovered, along with the family's allegations.
Drug Overdose Explanation
Police have not confirmed that a drug overdose caused the death, and the allegations of assault and overdose remain unestablished.
- Deceased
- Anwesha Saikia, from Pokamura Na-pamua village in Jorhat
- Date of events
- August 15
- Hospital
- Jorhat Medical College and Hospital
- Police action
- Aryan Goswami was detained, and three women were questioned
- Location examined
- Gauri Apartment, reportedly rented in the name of one questioned woman
- Unconfirmed claims
- Sexual assault, physical assault and drug overdose have not been established
- Evidence under examination
- Reported injuries on Anwesha's face and blood at the place where she was found