Missing woman's body found in gunny bag near Khanapara, Guwahati

The decomposed body of a woman was found inside a gunny bag near the Ganesh Temple at Khanapara in Guwahati on Saturday, November 7, and police have started an investigation into her death.

Her family identified her as Jina Baishya, a resident of the Koinadhora area, The Assam Tribune reported. A local resident told the newspaper that Baishya was about 38 and had been missing for nearly 12 days. NDTV also reported the recovery.

How the body was found

People in the area noticed the bag and alerted the police. A team from Dispur Police Station reached the spot, and a forensic team examined the site and collected evidence, according to The Assam Tribune. Preliminary information suggested the body had been dumped there.

A forensic official said the body was in an advanced state of decomposition and appeared to be about a week old. The official said bangles and clothing suggested it was a woman, but that further details would only be known after a detailed forensic examination.

The body was sent to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital for a post-mortem to establish the cause and time of death.

Missing complaint

Baishya's family had lodged a missing person complaint at Basistha Police Station after she disappeared, the report said. The family had also reportedly approached police in Meghalaya in connection with her disappearance.

Local residents said she was a mother of two, a son and a daughter, and worked collecting tickets in the Khanapara area.

Investigation

Police have not yet said how she died or whether anyone has been detained. The Assam Tribune said the police had not shared further details at the time of its report.

Khanapara lies on the Guwahati-Shillong Road near the Assam-Meghalaya border, which may explain why the family also sought help from Meghalaya police. Basistha and Dispur police stations both cover parts of south-east Guwahati.

NEInsider will update this story when the post-mortem findings are known or the police announce any arrest.

Anyone with information can contact Dispur Police Station or dial the emergency number 112.