GUWAHATI: Two persons were arrested on Friday, January 3 following the discovery of a woman’s body under mysterious circumstances at Daya Sagar Apartment in Nizarapar.
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The deceased has been identified as Payal Saikia,, who lived in a rented flat in Silpukhuri.
According to police, Payal’s life changed in December 2018 after her husband passed away. She began working as a bar girl, where she met Raj Khaund, a youth from Panbazar. The two entered into a relationship, and a year ago, Raj helped her rent a flat in Nizarapar, where they lived together, posing as a married couple.
Talking to GPlus, a senior police official said, “Raj provided Payal with financial support and covered her living expenses. They frequently hosted drinking parties, and Raj also took care of her when she became pregnant. However, he later coerced her into an abortion."
The investigation revealed that Payal had undergone an abortion previously, before meeting Raj. Another individual, Manabjyoti Koch, allegedly blackmailed Payal, adding to her troubles.
Following the inquiry, the police arrested Raj Khaund on charges of fraud and coercion and Manabjyoti Koch for blackmail. An FIR has been registered at Chandmari Police Station.
Further investigation is underway.