A gruesome killing in Guwahati has triggered shock in the Hatigaon area after police arrested a man accused of murdering his wife and allegedly storing her remains inside their apartment. Investigators are examining the circumstances of the crime, the suspected motive and evidence recovered from the flat.
Key Takeaways
- Ramanujan Goswami surrendered at Hatigaon Police Station in Assam and was arrested in connection with his wife’s alleged murder.
- Police reportedly recovered Riya Talukdar Goswami’s severed head from a refrigerator at their Guwahati flat.
- Investigators are probing the alleged motive, sequence of events and forensic evidence from the apartment.
A man accused of killing his 25-year-old wife in Guwahati surrendered before police and was subsequently arrested, officials said.
Police identified Ramanujan Goswami as the prime accused in the murder of his wife, Riya Talukdar Goswami. The alleged crime took place at the couple’s flat in Guwahati’s Hatigaon area.
The case came to light after neighbours reportedly noticed a foul smell coming from the apartment. They alerted the authorities, prompting police to reach the premises and begin an investigation.
Severed Head Found Inside Refrigerator
Police allegedly recovered Riya’s severed head from a polythene bag kept inside a refrigerator at the flat. Investigators also reportedly found that her fingers had been cut off.
The gruesome nature of the alleged crime has caused considerable shock among residents in the locality.
Anurag Sharma, ADCP (East) of the Guwahati Police Commissionerate, confirmed that Ramanujan is the main accused in the case.
According to police, the accused surrendered at Hatigaon Police Station. Officers subsequently took him into custody for questioning.
Police Probe Couple’s Disputes
Investigators are examining the circumstances that allegedly led to the killing. Police said the couple had frequent disputes.
One reported source of tension was the victim’s alleged extramarital relationship, according to the investigation.
Police suspect that Ramanujan attacked Riya with a machete during an altercation. The attack allegedly resulted in her death.
Investigators are now working to establish the exact sequence of events and determine what happened after the alleged killing.
Couple Married Six Months Ago
Ramanujan and Riya had reportedly married around six months before the incident. They were living together in a flat in the Basisthapur area of Guwahati.
The discovery followed complaints from neighbours about the foul odour. Police then searched the apartment and recovered the victim’s remains.
Investigators also seized a machete from the premises. They suspect that the weapon may have been used in the alleged murder.
Police sent the victim’s remains to Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for a post-mortem examination.
Accused Allegedly Confessed During Questioning
Police said Ramanujan allegedly confessed to the crime during interrogation. However, investigators stressed that the probe remains at an early stage.
Officials will verify the accused’s statement against other evidence collected during the investigation. The process will follow the applicable legal procedures.
Police are also expected to seek remand for further interrogation. Investigators want to establish the complete circumstances surrounding the alleged murder.
Forensic Examination Underway
The investigation is focusing on several key aspects of the case. These include the alleged motive, the timeline of the incident and the manner in which the victim’s remains were kept inside the refrigerator.
Forensic teams are expected to examine evidence recovered from the apartment. Their findings could help investigators reconstruct the events and establish the circumstances of the alleged crime.
Police are continuing their investigation into the case. Further details are expected as the probe progresses. (Edited by Enewstime Desk)