Prominent businessman Kumar Gaurav found dead in Guwahati

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 21, 2024

Prominent businessman Kumar Gaurav was found dead at his residence at Noonmati in Guwahati city on Sunday.

He was the owner of Kumar Engineering and ran a tractor agency in the city.

Gaurav was also a nominated (non-official) member of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA).

Gaurav lived with his fourth wife at their Noonmati home, where his body was found and later transported to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for a post-mortem examination.

His wife alleged, “He has been mentally tortured to death,” and called for a thorough investigation into the mysterious circumstances of his death. She disclosed that during their last phone conversation, Gaurav repeatedly mentioned, “This woman has mentally tortured me.”

Family members, including relatives from Bihar, have gathered at GMCH. The police have yet to release an official statement regarding the cause of death or any potential investigation.