Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Guwahati Murder Accused Killed After Alleged Police Custody Escape
Police say Ramanuj Goswami was the main suspect in the death of his wife, Riya.
Riya was found dead inside their rented apartment in Guwahati.
Her family and neighbours called the police after noticing a bad smell.
Investigators believe she had been murdered.
They also examined claims that her head and fingers had been cut.
Police said Goswami later surrendered at a police station.
While being taken for a blood test, he allegedly jumped out of a police vehicle.
Police then opened fire, and he was reportedly killed.
The investigation is continuing with help from forensic experts and the Criminal Investigation Department.
Ramanuj Goswami, the prime accused in his wife Riya Talukdar Goswami’s murder, was reportedly killed in police firing in Guwahati.
Police said Goswami allegedly jumped from a vehicle while being taken from Hatigaon Police Station for a blood test.
The reported shooting occurred near Narakasur Hill in the Kahilipara area at around 3 a.m. on Monday.
Riya was found dead in the couple’s rented flat at Basisthapur Bylane on September 6 after neighbours noticed a foul smell.
Investigators recovered a sharp weapon, liquor bottles and bloodstains, while the Criminal Investigation Department assisted the probe.
- Who
- Ramanuj Goswami, the prime accused, and his wife, Riya Talukdar Goswami.
- What
- Goswami was reportedly killed in police firing after police said he allegedly attempted to escape custody; he was accused of murdering Riya.
- When
- The reported shooting occurred around 3 a.m. on Monday; Riya was found dead on September 6.
- Where
- The shooting reportedly occurred near Narakasur Hill in Kahilipara, Guwahati, while Riya was found at the couple’s flat in Basisthapur Bylane.
- Why
- Police said Goswami was shot after allegedly jumping from a vehicle during his transfer for a blood test.
- Accused
- Ramanuj Goswami, also identified in the report as Ramanujan Goswami
- Victim
- Riya Talukdar Goswami, 25
- Reported shooting location
- Near Narakasur Hill, Kahilipara, Guwahati
- Victim discovery
- The couple’s rented flat at Basisthapur Bylane
- Evidence recovered
- A sharp weapon, liquor bottles and bloodstains
- Investigative assistance
- Forensic investigators and the Criminal Investigation Department
- Estimated time of murder
- Police suspect it occurred 24 to 48 hours before the body was discovered