A 30-year-old man accused of beheading his wife in Guwahati died on Monday after allegedly jumping from a moving police vehicle while being taken back to Hatigaon Police Station. Ramanuj Goswami had been arrested for allegedly killing 25-year-old Riya Talukdar and keeping her severed head and fingers in a refrigerator at their flat.
Police said Goswami suddenly attacked the escort team near Narakasur Pahar after medical examinations at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). He fell into a gorge and suffered serious injuries. After being rescued, he was taken back to GMCH, where doctors declared him dead.
Guwahati murder case: accused had claimed wife was cheating
Goswami was arrested after allegedly killing Riya at their Guwahati flat on September 3. Police said he later claimed that he suspected her of cheating. The crime came to light after neighbours complained of a foul smell coming from the house.
Investigators recovered the woman’s severed head and fingers from a black polythene bag kept inside the refrigerator, officials said. A blood-stained machete, suspected to be the weapon used in the killing, was also recovered.
Guwahati police probe included threats and alcohol claim
Goswami had surrendered on September 6 and was in seven-day police remand. He was booked under Sections 103(1), murder, and 238, causing disappearance of evidence, of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
During a police visit to the crime scene on September 8, he allegedly showed no remorse and said he had no regret or apology. He also allegedly threatened to kill a man he called his wife’s “sugar daddy” if released from jail.
Guwahati killing: family allegations remain under probe
Officials said Goswami told them he was intoxicated when the killing took place. Empty alcohol bottles were recovered from the flat.
Riya’s family alleged that Goswami had a history of drug addiction, concealed medical issues and a previous arrest in a 2019 financial fraud case. Police said these allegations were being investigated.
Khalid Lateef is a Sub-Editor at NewsX Digital, specializing in Indian politics and global affairs. He also covers viral trending stories and major crime developments.
