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Guwahati Murder Accused Dies After Alleged Police Custody Escape
Ramanuj Goswami was accused of killing his wife, Riya Talukder Goswami, in Guwahati.
Police said he later surrendered.
While police were taking him for a medical examination, they said he jumped from their moving vehicle.
The incident happened near Narakasur Hill.
He was injured and later died.
Police had found Riya’s severed head in a refrigerator at the couple’s home.
Investigators are studying evidence such as bloodstains and a sharp dao.
They are also examining whether drugs or relationship suspicions played a role in the case.
Ramanuj Goswami, accused of killing his wife, died after allegedly jumping from a moving police vehicle.
Police said he was being taken to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital for a medical examination.
The incident reportedly occurred near Narakasur Hill in Guwahati.
Goswami was accused of killing Riya Talukder Goswami, whose severed head was found in a refrigerator at their home.
Investigators are examining the murder, possible drug use, forensic evidence and the circumstances of the escape attempt.
- Who
- Ramanuj Goswami, the prime accused in the killing of his wife, Riya Talukder Goswami.
- What
- Goswami allegedly jumped from a moving police vehicle while being taken for a medical examination and later died.
- Where
- Near Narakasur Hill in Guwahati, Assam, while Goswami was being taken to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.
- When
- The incident was reported on Monday; the articles do not provide a more specific date.
- Why
- Police said Goswami allegedly tried to flee custody; the motive for the alleged murder is being investigated, including his suspicion about his wife’s alleged extramarital relationship.
Key facts
- Accused
- Ramanuj Goswami
- Victim
- Riya Talukder Goswami
- Escape incident
- Goswami allegedly jumped from a moving police vehicle during transport for a medical examination.
- Reported location
- Narakasur Hill, Guwahati
- Medical destination
- Gauhati Medical College and Hospital
- Evidence recovered
- Police reported finding a sharp dao, bloodstains and other material evidence at the apartment.
- Investigation status
- The murder and the reported escape attempt remain under investigation.






