Guwahati, 07 November (HS): Sensation prevailed in an area on the outskirts of Guwahati after the decomposed body of a woman was recovered from an isolated location near National Highway 27 on Saturday.

According to police, some locals noticed a foul smell emanating from an isolated spot between Khanapara and the Eight Mile Ganesh Temple. On approaching the spot, they spotted a human leg and immediately informed the police.

A team from Dispur Police Station rushed to the scene and recovered the body, which had been cut into pieces, packed in a sack and dumped at the location.

Police suspect that the body could be that of Jina Baishya, a woman who went missing from the Koinadhara area of Guwahati around 12 days ago. However, her identity is yet to be officially confirmed.

A forensic team also reached the spot and initiated an investigation. Police have registered a case and are taking steps to establish the identity of the deceased.

The body has been sent to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for post-mortem examination.---------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash