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Police investigate Assamese student's death near railway tracks in Andhra Pradesh
Himsri Boro, an Assamese student studying business in Guwahati, was found dead near railway tracks in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Her body was found on October 7 near Penubarthi village, between Vizianagaram and Srikakulam Road.
Boro had been in Visakhapatnam with a dance group and was trying to return to Assam after missing her train.
She boarded a crowded, late-running train alone in the early hours of October 7.
Before the train reached Srikakulam Road, she called a college friend and said some boys had behaved badly toward her, but the call was cut off.
Railway staff searched the train after a complaint but did not find her; her luggage was later recovered from a coach.
Andhra Pradesh Police have formed a special investigation team, and the investigation is continuing.
Andhra Pradesh Police have formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate the death of Assamese student Himsri Boro in Srikakulam district.
Boro’s body was found on October 7 near a railway track by Penubarthi village.
Police said she boarded an overcrowded Vivek Express alone after missing her planned train to Assam.
She later called a college friend to report alleged misbehaviour, but the call was disconnected.
Railway police searched the train after a helpline complaint but could not find her; the investigation is continuing.
- Who
- Himsri Boro, an Assamese student studying BBA in Guwahati.
- What
- She was found dead near a railway track, and Andhra Pradesh Police formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate.
- When
- Her body was found on October 7, 2026. The police announced the investigation details on October 9.
- Where
- Near Penubarthi village in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, beside the railway line between Vizianagaram and Srikakulam Road.
- Why
- The cause of her death is not stated; police are investigating.
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fallen from the running train
Boro arrived in Visakhapatnam with a 10-member dance group.
Boro tried to return to Assam but missed the Silchar Express.
She boarded the Vivek Express, which police said was moving and overcrowded.
Railway staff searched the train at Srikakulam Road Station but could not find Boro.
Her body was found near the railway track by Penubarthi village.
An official release said a Special Investigation Team and other teams were investigating the death.
- Student
- Himsri Boro, studying BBA in Guwahati
- Body found
- October 7, near Penubarthi village, Srikakulam district
- Train
- Vivek Express, scheduled for 11:50 p.m.; arrived at 1:30 a.m.
- Reported boarding time
- 2:39 a.m. on October 7
- Investigation
- Andhra Pradesh Police Special Investigation Team, with forensic, clues, dog and drone teams
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