Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Guwahati Police Seize Fridge in Woman's Killing Investigation
Police in Guwahati are investigating the death of 25-year-old Riya Talukdar.
Her head was allegedly cut off and kept in a refrigerator at her home.
Police took the refrigerator as evidence.
They also collected her clothes and a sharp object.
The investigation happened while a magistrate was present.
Talukdar’s husband, Ramanuj Goswami, is the main accused.
Police are examining whether he suspected her of having an affair.
Goswami surrendered and was placed in police custody for seven days.
Police seized a refrigerator allegedly used to store Riya Talukdar’s severed head.
Investigators also seized the victim’s clothes and a suspected sharp weapon.
The evidence collection took place at Talukdar’s Guwahati home before a magistrate.
Talukdar’s husband, Ramanuj Goswami, is the main accused and was taken to the residence.
Police are probing whether jealousy over a suspected affair motivated the killing.
- Who
- Riya Talukdar, her husband and main accused Ramanuj Goswami, and Guwahati Police.
- What
- Police seized a refrigerator, clothing, and a suspected weapon during an investigation into Talukdar’s killing and alleged dismemberment.
- When
- The seizure occurred on Wednesday, days after Talukdar was found dead; Goswami appeared in court on Tuesday.
- Where
- At Talukdar’s residence in Guwahati, Assam.
- Why
- Police were collecting evidence and investigating allegations that Goswami acted because he suspected Talukdar was having an affair.
- Victim
- Riya Talukdar, 25
- Main accused
- Her husband, Ramanuj Goswami
- Primary seized item
- The refrigerator allegedly used to store Talukdar’s severed head
- Other seized evidence
- The victim’s clothes and a sharp weapon suspected of being used in the crime
- Procedure
- The residence examination was conducted in the presence of a magistrate and recorded on video
- Custody
- Goswami was sent to police custody for seven days
- Reported motive under investigation
- Police are probing allegations that Goswami suspected his wife was having an affair