Guwahati Rehab Owner Arrested Over Abuse Allegations

Guwahati: Basistha Police arrested Riku Kashyap on Monday, September 14. He owns the Unique Wellness Foundation rehabilitation centre in Guwahati. Officers took him into custody following a formal complaint claiming a young woman remained tied up at the facility for a long time. She was restrained against her will.

Kashyap is the son of retired police officer Kosheshwar Sharma. Police are now digging into the operations of the centre. Investigators are questioning staff and recording statements to determine how the facility treated its patients. Authorities are working to figure out exactly what happened behind closed doors. "Police are expected to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the alleged confinement and determine whether any offence was committed at the facility."

The investigation is ongoing. Officials continue to review the situation at the centre. More details will come as detectives gather further evidence.