Noida: 19-Year-Old Assam Woman Found Dead In Locked Room

A 19-year-old woman from Assam, Mahak Ahmed, was found dead in a locked room at a paying guest accommodation in Noida on August 10. The police suspect that she may have been killed following an argument with a man, Raman, who lived on the same floor.

Mahak, from Dibrugarh, was found in a blood-soaked condition in the room, which belonged to Raman, a BTech graduate from Bihar. Raman has been taken into custody by the police.

According to the police, Mahak had completed Class 12 and had arrived in Noida around three weeks before her death without informing her family. She was staying at the accommodation with her 18-year-old friend, Sanjana, also from Assam. Both women occupied rooms on the first floor of the three-storey building, while Raman lived in another room on the same floor.

The police said that Mahak and Sanjana were walking through the corridor on the night of August 8 when they allegedly had an argument with Raman, who was sitting outside his room and drinking. Investigators are probing what triggered the dispute and what happened afterwards.

Sanjana left the accommodation the following day for work and on returning, she found Mahak missing and discovered that her phone was switched off. Later, residents detected a foul smell coming from Raman’s locked room, prompting the landlord to alert the authorities.

Following a Dial-112 call around noon on August 10, the police opened the room and recovered Mahak’s body. She had multiple injuries, including wounds suspected to have been inflicted with a sharp-edged weapon.

A murder case has been registered against Raman based on a complaint by the landlord, Sarthak Bansal. The police have sent the body for post-mortem and are examining forensic evidence, phone records, chats, and other digital data. Investigators are yet to establish the motive and are also reconstructing Raman’s movements after the alleged killing.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of women in paying guest accommodations. The police are investigating the case and are working to uncover the circumstances surrounding Mahak's death.

The case is a reminder of the importance of ensuring the safety and security of women in shared living spaces. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.

In a statement, Manisha Singh, ADCP, Noida, said that the police are investigating the incident and are working to uncover the truth. The police are also providing support to Mahak's family and friends during this difficult time.

The incident has shocked the community, and the police are working to ensure that justice is served. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward.