Guwahati: Kabita Deka, the former Director of the Handloom and Textile Department, was discovered dead under mysterious circumstances at her residence in Guwahati on Thursday.
Her body was recovered at her residence in Jalukbari’s Sudhakantha Path early in the morning.
According to sources, Deka allegedly died by suicide.
The police have arrived at the incident site and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
This development comes after Deka was reportedly accused in a case under the Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell (CM’s SVC).
A raid was conducted at her residence in Jalukbari last month as part of an investigation into corruption allegations related to appointments made in the Handloom and Textile Department during 2019-20.
The investigation centres on a scam involving six positions, with claims of irregularities in the hiring process. Deka was also implicated in a land scam, further adding to the charges against her.
As the police continue their investigation, more details about the circumstances surrounding Deka’s death are expected to emerge.
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