Guwahati, July 31 -- The Assam Cabinet on Thursday approved the transfer of the investigation into the death of 26-year-old Public Works Department (PWD) Assistant Engineer Joshita Das to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), following sustained public and political pressure.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision during a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, stating that the formal process of transferring the case would take 20 to 25 days, as it requires approval from the Union Home Ministry.

He added that the state's Chief Secretary had spoken to CBI Director Praveen Sood, who had given an unofficial nod to take over the investigation.

Das was found dead at her rented residence in Barpara, Bongaigaon, o...