Guwahati: A woman has died under suspicious circumstances in Guwahati, prompting police to detain her husband on allegations of poisoning, officials said on Monday.

The deceased has been identified as Shruti Rai, who had married Rupak Sen on January 28 this year in the Bishnupur area near Noonmati. According to sources, the couple had entered into a love marriage following Sen’s earlier divorce.

The case has taken a serious turn after allegations surfaced that Sen may have administered poison to Rai, leading to her death. Based on these suspicions, the Odalbakra Police detained him for questioning.

Police sources said an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of death. Further details are awaited as officials continue their inquiry into the incident.