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Assam DSP’s partially decomposed body discovered in hotel room
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 03:36 PM
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Police uncovered the partially decomposed corpse of a senior Assam police officer inside a hotel room, launching a homicide probe.
Police officials in Assam reported that the body of a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) was found in a state‑run hotel, showing signs of partial decomposition. The discovery was made by hotel staff who alerted authorities after noticing an unusual odor and a sealed door.
Forensic experts were immediately called to the scene to conduct a post‑mortem examination and collect evidence. Preliminary reports indicate that the officer had been dead for several days before the body was discovered.
The Assam Police has opened a criminal investigation, treating the case as a possible homicide. Senior officials have asked the public to cooperate with the inquiry and have assured that the investigation will be thorough and transparent.
No motive or suspect has been identified so far, and the identity of the DSP has not been officially released pending family notification.
Forensic experts were immediately called to the scene to conduct a post‑mortem examination and collect evidence. Preliminary reports indicate that the officer had been dead for several days before the body was discovered.
The Assam Police has opened a criminal investigation, treating the case as a possible homicide. Senior officials have asked the public to cooperate with the inquiry and have assured that the investigation will be thorough and transparent.
No motive or suspect has been identified so far, and the identity of the DSP has not been officially released pending family notification.