Shocker / Guwahati Apartment Case: Find Out What Really Happened Behind Closed Doors

Guwahati, Sep 7: A gruesome murder case has shocked Assam after police discovered the severed head of a woman stored inside a refrigerator at her apartment in Hatigaon, Guwahati.

The incident came to light late Sunday night when neighbours complained of a foul smell emanating from the residence.

Police identified the victim as 22‑year‑old Riya Talukdar, who worked at a boutique. Her husband, Ramanujan Goswami, a cab driver, has been named the prime accused.

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According to officials, Goswami surrendered to police and confessed to the crime. “The main accused is the deceased woman’s husband, Ramanujan Goswami. He has surrendered and admitted his guilt,” said Anurag Sharma, ADCP (East), Guwahati Commissionerate.

Investigators revealed that Riya’s head had been separated from her body and her fingers were also cut off. Her body was found wrapped in polythene inside the apartment, while the severed head was recovered from the refrigerator. Police suspect the murder took place 24 to 48 hours earlier.

The couple had married just six months ago and were living together in an apartment in Basisthapur. Neighbours reported the foul odor to police, leading to the discovery of the crime scene. Officers also seized sharp weapons from the apartment, which are believed to have been used in the killing.

Riya’s body has been sent to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital for post‑mortem examination. Police are continuing their investigation to determine the motive behind the murder.

“We are probing all angles. The exact reason why the accused killed his wife is not yet clear,” said a senior officer.