Assam Actress Nandini Kashyap Arrested After Hit and Run Kills 21-year-old Student in Guwahati

Assam Actress Nandini Kashyap Arrested: It was a regular night for Samiul Haque, a 21-year-old polytechnic student and part-time worker with the Guwahati Municipal Corporation. Little did he know that a tragedy awaited him on the dark, rain-soaked streets of Guwahati on July 25.

While repairing streetlights with his team in the Udalbakra area, Samiul was suddenly struck by a speeding Bolero SUV. The impact was so severe that he suffered multiple fractures and serious head injuries. The driver? Assamese film actress Nandini Kashyap.

The incident was caught on CCTV, and what followed has not only shaken Assam but sparked a wave of anger across the country.

The Unfolding of a Tragedy

At the time of the accident, Kashyap did not stop. According to eyewitnesses, she was allegedly under the influence of alcohol and drove off at over 120 kmph, leaving the injured Samiul behind. Fellow GMC workers acted swiftly and chased the vehicle. Their pursuit led them to an apartment complex in Kahilipara, where they found the SUV hidden and were allegedly confronted by Kashyap, who even attacked a bystander recording the situation on his phone.

Samiul was rushed to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. Four days later, he was shifted to Apollo Hospital as his condition worsened. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries on July 29.

In a tearful statement to reporters, Samiul’s mother said, “We are poor people. She didn’t even come to see him. She said she would help but abandoned us.”

Samiul was not just a student—he was the family’s sole breadwinner after his father’s death. His demise has left a void that cannot be filled.

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Police Action and Rising Anger

Initially, there was public outcry over the delay in legal action. Police were informed about the incident only after the victim’s family lodged a complaint on July 26. By then, the critical window for a medical alcohol test had already passed.

Police eventually summoned Nandini Kashyap for questioning. But when she was allowed to leave after a brief interrogation on July 28, social media erupted in fury. The delay in her arrest gave rise to suspicions of favoritism.

However, following Samiul’s death, Dispur Police finally took action. Kashyap was arrested around 1:30 a.m. from a theatre rehearsal venue in North Guwahati. She was booked under sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), including BNS 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and BNSS 125B (hit-and-run causing death). These are non-bailable charges.

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Nandini Kashyap Faces Backlash

The consequences have not only been legal but professional too. Rajdhani Theatre, where Kashyap had a two-year acting contract, has terminated her agreement immediately. In an official statement, the group expressed deep condolences to Samiul’s family and affirmed their stand for justice.

“Nandini Kashyap has been cooperating with the investigation,” said Guwahati DCP Jayanta Sarathi Bora. “But the case will be pursued impartially. No one is above the law.”

Meanwhile, police have seized two vehicles belonging to Kashyap and submitted them for forensic examination. CCTV footage from the area has been retrieved, and investigation is ongoing.

Student Union Demands Justice

The All Assam Polytechnic Students’ Union (AAPSU) has filed an FIR and is vocally demanding justice. They’ve called for swift trial and strict punishment.

Samiul’s story has now become a symbol of the larger concern—how influential personalities sometimes evade consequences, and how ordinary lives are lost due to negligence and irresponsibility.

But this time, Assam is watching. And so is the nation.

The tragic death of Samiul Haque has once again raised critical questions about celebrity privilege, road safety, and delayed justice in India. As the case unfolds, all eyes remain on how swiftly and fairly justice will be served.

Original Sources Consulted for Story Development:

• Bharat Details
• CCTV and witness reports from local authorities
• Police statements via trusted news wires