Main Accused in Zeena Baishya Murder Case Arrested, Bashistha Police Crack Case Within 18 Hours
Bashistha Police have arrested the prime accused in the murder of Zeena Baishya, whose body was recovered from a deep ditch in Guwahati’s Khanapara area. The accused, identified as Pradip Taye of Dhemaji, was arrested within just 18 hours of the registration of the murder case.
The body of Zeena Baishya was recovered on Saturday from a deep ditch near Ganesh Mandir in Khanapara, stuffed inside a sack. Preliminary investigation reportedly suggests that an extramarital relationship was the motive behind the murder.
According to police sources, Pradip Taye and Zeena Baishya had allegedly been involved in an illicit relationship for nearly 10 years. Taye worked as a driver in the Khanapara area and also lived as a tenant in the same residential compound where Zeena was staying.
According to the allegations, on the day of the incident, the 1st, Pradip took Zeena around throughout the day in his Magic vehicle. During this time, he allegedly purchased a new machete from the Beltola area and kept it inside the vehicle.
At around 8 pm, he reportedly took Zeena near Ganesh Mandir in Khanapara, where he allegedly attacked and killed her with the machete inside the vehicle. He then stuffed her body into a sack and dumped it in a deep ditch at an isolated location.
The investigation has also revealed that there had been frequent conflicts between the two families over their relationship. Police suspect that these disputes eventually led Pradip to allegedly plan the murder.
Meanwhile, the absence of a mobile phone with Zeena and the lack of CCTV footage in the surrounding area posed significant challenges for the investigation. Despite these difficulties, Bashistha Police managed to identify and arrest the accused through sustained investigation.
Police have seized the machete allegedly used in the murder as well as the Magic vehicle used to transport and dispose of the body. Further investigation into the case is underway.
