GUWAHATI: Basistha police have arrested a man for the murder of a woman whose body was recovered near the Khanapara Ganesh Mandir area, ending a case that had been under investigation since 7 November.
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Kapil Pathak, Officer-in-Charge of Basistha police station, said the body was found on 7 November and the deceased was later identified as Jeena Baishya. Her husband, Jeetu Baishya, lodged a complaint the same night, following which the police took up the case for investigation.
Pradip Taye, the accused, was arrested on Monday night. During interrogation, he confessed to the crime, police said. A case has been registered, and the accused will be produced before the court, after which legal action will follow.
According to the police, the case stems from a relationship between the two that had spanned several years. The incident took place on 1 November, while the dismembered body parts were recovered six days later, on 7 November near Khanapara Ganesh Mandir. The murder weapon has also been recovered.
Reports said Taye allegedly killed Jina because he wanted to end the relationship, which she was unwilling to accept. Both the victim and the accused hail from Dhemaji.
