The body of a 20-year-old tribal woman from Assam’s Kamrupt district was found in a forest area near Malayapuram in Andhra Pradesh, confirming her death days after she vanished during a train journey from Visakhapatnam to Guwahati. The woman, a student at B Barooah College in Guwahati, had travelled to Andhra Pradesh for a dance performance and was returning home when she went missing. Her last known communication was a message at 2:39 am on October 6, expressing fear due to the presence of many men around her.
Her mother filed a complaint with the Government Railway Police (GRP) in Guwahati and through the Railways helpline 139. The Dibrugarh Vivek Express (Train 22503) had departed Visakhapatnam at 12:10 am on October 6, with a scheduled arrival in Guwahati at 9:05 am on October 7. Railway police discovered the woman's bag in the S2 coach of the train, prompting a search along the route. The family, from Chapaidang under Bonda Post Office in Kamrup district, has been devastated by the loss.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) recovered the body in the forest near Malayapuram. Sources indicated that the cause of death is yet to be ascertained. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and death. The case has raised concerns about the safety of women travelling on trains, particularly in remote areas.
The discovery of the body has sent shockwaves through the community, with locals and family members demanding a thorough investigation. The railway authorities have promised to cooperate fully with the police to bring the perpetrators to justice. The case is expected to be closely monitored, with updates on the investigation anticipated in the coming days. The family is seeking justice and closure for the tragic loss.