Police in Guwahati have arrested the prime accused in the Khanapara murder case and recovered a machete allegedly used in the crime. Investigators have also seized a commercial passenger vehicle suspected to be linked to the killing and disposal of the victim’s body.
The accused, identified as Pradip Taye, was arrested by Basistha Police on Monday, November 9, in connection with the death of Jeena Baishya. Her body was found inside a sack near Ganesh Mandir in Guwahati’s Khanapara area on November 7. Police said the investigation is continuing.
Khanapara murder: Accused taken into custody
The arrest followed the discovery of the woman’s body by local residents. According to reports, people noticed what appeared to be a pair of legs protruding from a sack near the temple and alerted police.
A team from Dispur Police reached the spot, and senior officers also visited the scene. At that stage, the victim’s identity had not been established.
The family later identified the deceased as Jeena Baishya. Reports said she lived in the Koinadhara area and had been missing for around 12 days. Her disappearance had prompted concern among relatives, who approached the police.
Machete and vehicle seized in Khanapara murder probe
Police recovered a machete suspected to have been used in the killing. They also seized a commercial passenger vehicle that investigators believe may have been used to transport the victim.
However, the suspected weapon and vehicle must be assessed through forensic examination and other evidence. Their seizure alone does not establish how the crime took place.
What police suspect about the Khanapara murder
According to investigators, Taye is originally from Dhemaji and worked as a driver in Khanapara. He reportedly lived as a tenant on the same premises where Baishya resided. Police sources said the two had allegedly been in a relationship for nearly 10 years.
Investigators suspect disputes between their respective families over the relationship may have contributed to tensions. Police are examining this as a possible motive. However, the alleged relationship and suggested motive remain investigative claims, not established findings.
According to the police account, Taye allegedly took Baishya on a drive before the killing. He is suspected of purchasing a machete in the Beltola area during the outing and keeping it inside the vehicle.
Police further suspect that he took her to an isolated location near Ganesh Mandir at around 8 pm. The woman was allegedly attacked inside the vehicle. Her body was then placed in a sack and left in a nearby ditch, investigators suspect. These details remain allegations and will require examination during the investigation.
Khanapara murder investigation continues
Investigators are working to verify the sequence of events and determine how the victim reached the location where her body was found. They are also expected to examine the seized vehicle and machete for material evidence.
Reports have indicated that the absence of the victim’s mobile phone at the time of the incident initially limited the digital clues available to investigators.
Residents alerted authorities after noticing the sack, allowing police to secure the area and begin inquiries. The identification of Baishya and the subsequent arrest have since moved the case forward.
Evidence key to Khanapara murder case
The arrest and seizures mark important steps, but investigators must still establish the full circumstances of Baishya’s death. Forensic findings, witness accounts and other material evidence will be central to determining the strength of the case.
Police have not indicated that the investigation is complete. Further questioning and examination of the seized items may clarify the alleged motive and whether anyone else had a role. Until the investigation and court proceedings establish the facts, Taye remains an accused and the allegations against him are unproven.
For Baishya’s family, the immediate priority is clarity about what happened and accountability through due process. The next steps in the Khanapara murder probe will depend on the evidence gathered by police and its assessment under the law.
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