Ramanuj Goswami, the man accused of killing his wife Riya Talukdar and keeping her severed head inside a refrigerator, died in police custody after jumping from a moving police vehicle during a medical examination trip in Guwahati.
Police sources said Goswami leapt from the vehicle near Narakasur Hill. He suffered severe head injuries and later died. His 7-day police remand had ended on Sunday, and he was due to be produced before a court on Monday.
What happened during the case
Goswami and Riya Talukdar had married on 22 September the previous year. They were living in a flat in the Bashisthapur area of Beltola, Guwahati, where Goswami worked as a cab driver.
According to the reported case details, the couple argued on the morning of 3 September over Riya’s alleged extramarital affair. The dispute escalated, and Goswami allegedly killed her before separating her head from her body.
Police later recovered the woman’s torso and severed head from the flat. The recovery took place on the night of 6 September, after Goswami surrendered to police. He was arrested the same night, 3 days after the killing.
Statements during police custody
On 8 September, while being taken for a medical examination, Goswami reportedly told media representatives that he did not regret his actions and would not apologise. He also threatened to kill the person he referred to as a “sugar daddy” if he was released from prison.
The case report also stated that Goswami had a history of drug addiction and had received treatment several times at a de-addiction centre on the outskirts of Guwahati.
Case status
Goswami’s death came before the court appearance that had been scheduled after the end of his police remand. The report does not provide further details about the police vehicle incident, including whether any separate inquiry was ordered.
Conclusion
The accused died in police custody after suffering fatal head injuries in a jump from a moving police vehicle during a medical trip. His death followed the arrest and recovery operation linked to the killing of Riya Talukdar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was Ramanuj Goswami?
Ramanuj Goswami was the accused in the killing of his wife, Riya Talukdar, in Guwahati.
Q. How did Goswami die?
He died after suffering severe head injuries when he jumped from a moving police vehicle near Narakasur Hill during a medical examination trip.
Q. When did Goswami surrender?
He surrendered to police on the night of 6 September and was arrested the same night.
Q. Where did the couple live?
The couple lived in a flat in Bashisthapur, in Guwahati’s Beltola area.
Q. What happened to the police remand?
His 7-day police remand ended on Sunday, and he was scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
