Guwahati: A woman police constable was found dead at her rented accommodation in the Panikhaiti area of Guwahati on Sunday, prompting an investigation by the police and forensic authorities.

The deceased has been identified as Dipamoni Hira (26), who was serving at Panikhaiti Police Station. According to reports, she had been living alone in the rented house for the past three years.

Concern arose after her husband, a resident of Nagaon, was unable to contact her on Sunday morning. After repeated attempts to reach her proved unsuccessful, he informed the house owner and requested that the situation be checked.

Acting on the request, the house owner entered the premises and discovered the constable lying dead inside the room. The police were immediately informed of the incident.

Police personnel rushed to the spot and launched an investigation. A forensic team also visited the location as part of the inquiry.

Sources said a note was recovered from the scene. However, officials have not disclosed its contents, and no conclusions regarding the circumstances of the death have been announced.

The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause of death.