GUWAHATI, Sept. 29 -- The male friend of a 22-year-old student who was found dead at a homestay in Guwahati last week has been remanded to eight days of police custody as investigators probe the circumstances surrounding her death.

Asik Ali, who was arrested after the woman was found dead at the homestay on Saturday, had reportedly told police that she had died by suicide. However, investigators have questioned his account and are examining the circumstances that preceded her death.

The homestay's owner, caretaker and other staff members have also been detained for questioning as part of the investigation.

According to Ali's family, he had been in a relationship with the woman for several years. His mother said the woman had visited th...