Assam man arrested after wife's body found decomposed in flat

The partially decomposed body of a young woman was discovered in an apartment located in Guwahati's Beltola residential area on Tuesday, prompting authorities to launch a criminal investigation. The 25-year-old victim, employed at a local boutique, was found in circumstances that authorities have not fully disclosed to the public.

Following the discovery, her husband voluntarily surrendered to police and is now in custody. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding her death and the timeline of events leading to the recovery of her remains at the residence.

The Assam Police have registered a case and begun detailed questioning of the accused. Forensic teams were deployed to gather evidence from the apartment and conduct a post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death and determine when the incident occurred.

This incident adds to concerns about domestic violence cases across the state. Police have appealed to residents to report suspicious activities and seek help from authorities in cases of distress or threat.