Woman AAP member found hanging in Rajkot, family alleges murder by live-in partner

A 23-year-old woman, identified as Nandani Bosamiya, was found hanging in a flat at Agaman City near Gondal Chowkdi in Rajkot, triggering a major controversy after her family alleged that she was murdered and the incident was staged as a suicide.

Nandani, a native of Jetpur, had contested the municipal elections last year as a candidate of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Before her death, she reportedly posted a message on social media claiming that she was driven to the edge by harassment from her live-in partner.

The friendship agreement 

According to police, Nandani had completed her college education and worked as a medical representative (MR). She had met Aslam Hussain Sama, a married man from another community, while living in a rented house in Junagadh. The two later entered into a friendship agreement and started living together in Rajkot despite opposition from both families.

Family members alleged that Nandani had repeatedly informed them about the mental and physical harassment she faced from Aslam. Following the discovery of her body, her father, Anandbhai Bosamiya of Navagadh in Jetpur, accused Aslam of murdering his daughter and hanging her body to make it appear as suicide.

He claimed that when the family reached the flat, the main door was not locked and the balcony door was also open, raising suspicions about the circumstances surrounding her death.

Allegations by family

Before her death, Nandani reportedly shared a heartbreaking message on social media saying, “Dad, I lost the battle with life.” In her final messages, she alleged that Aslam had pawned her gold and silver jewellery and had made her life miserable.

Nandani’s younger sister also made serious allegations against Aslam, claiming he subjected her to extreme mental and physical abuse. She further alleged that Nandani underwent a surgery to remove her uterus after being told that children were not wanted.

According to the family, Nandani had planned to leave the relationship, live independently and start a new life. However, before she could do so, her life ended under suspicious circumstances.

Rajkot Taluka Police have recorded the family's statement and initiated an investigation. A forensic post-mortem examination has been ordered, and further legal action will depend on the medical findings..