Nimisha Thakuria, a 22-year-old Gauhati University student, made a frantic phone call stating she could not breathe. After her family lost contact, she was found critically injured at a homestay on the outskirts of Guwahati. Her alleged companion, Ashiq Ali, has been detained, stating that she hanged herself. Local residents have protested for a thorough investigation, linking the incident to broader societal issues.