Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Assam Murder Accused Dies During Escape From Police Van
Police were taking Ramanuj Goswami to a hospital for a medical examination.
Their vehicle got a flat tyre, but police replaced it with a spare.
Police said Goswami later kicked a constable who was holding his handcuffs.
He then opened the back door and jumped from the moving vehicle.
He was badly injured and died after being taken to a hospital.
Goswami had been accused of killing his wife, Riya Talukdar.
Police said her head was found in a refrigerator at their apartment.
Goswami had surrendered and later said he suspected his wife of cheating.
Ramanuj Goswami died after allegedly jumping from a moving police vehicle in Guwahati.
Police said he attacked a constable after the vehicle suffered a tyre puncture.
Goswami was being taken for a medical examination when the incident occurred early Monday.
He was accused of killing his wife, Riya Talukdar, and storing her severed head in a refrigerator.
Goswami had surrendered after the killing and reportedly said he suspected his wife of cheating.
- Who
- Ramanuj Goswami, the man accused of killing his wife, and the Guwahati police who were escorting him.
- What
- Goswami allegedly attacked a constable, jumped from a moving police vehicle, and died from his injuries.
- When
- Early Monday, at around 2 a.m.
- Where
- Near Narsing College in Guwahati, Assam.
- Why
- Police said Goswami was attempting to escape while being taken for a medical examination.
Police Account
Other Reported Claims
Escape and custody
Police Account
Police said Goswami was properly guarded, attacked the constable holding his handcuffs, opened the rear door, and jumped from the moving vehicle.
Other Reported Claims
No alternative account of the escape was provided in the reports.
Motive and background
Police Account
Goswami reportedly said he suspected his wife of cheating and threatened a man he called her 'sugar daddy.'
Other Reported Claims
Riya Talukdar's family alleged that Goswami had a history of drug addiction, concealed medical issues, and a previous financial-fraud arrest; police said these claims were being investigated.
- Accused
- Ramanuj Goswami
- Deceased wife
- Riya Talukdar, 25
- Incident time
- Around 2 a.m. on Monday
- Location
- Near Narsing College, Guwahati
- Police vehicle
- Mahindra Bolero
- Reported cause of death
- Severe injuries sustained after jumping from the moving vehicle
- Earlier case
- Goswami was accused of killing his wife and keeping her severed head in a refrigerator