A 19‑year‑old Nepali national, Anuj Darjee, was discovered dead on the roof of a tin‑shed building on GTB Road in Dhubri, Assam. The body was found by police early this morning after a call from a building tenant, and the victim had been living in the rented premises with eight other young men and women from Singla in Darjeeling.
The group had come to Dhubri to work in local momo shops and beauty parlours, a move that has become common among Nepali youths seeking better wages. They had shared a small flat above the shop, a cramped space that has drawn criticism for its lack of safety standards.
A resident of the building said Anuj had left the room at night after locking it, and the roof was the only place where his body was found. Police and a forensic team arrived within hours, securing the scene and beginning a preliminary examination of the injuries.
The investigation is still in its early stages; no motive has been identified, and authorities have not ruled out foul play. The local community, including the shop owner who hired the group, expressed shock and called for a thorough inquiry.
Police are expected to release a preliminary report by Friday, after completing toxicology and autopsy tests. The case highlights growing concerns over the safety conditions for migrant workers in Assam.