A 25-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Guwahati’s Basisthapur area, Assam, in a disturbing incident that has shocked the locality. Police identified the victim as Riya Talukdar, who was married to Ramanujan Goswami, the prime accused in the case. Officials said the woman’s body was found in a decomposed condition inside their residence. The accused later surrendered before the police and allegedly confessed to the crime. Investigators are now working to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the murder.
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How Was The Crime Discovered?
The incident came to light after neighbours noticed a foul smell coming from the couple’s house. They informed the local police, who reached the residence and broke open the locked door. Inside, officers reportedly found the woman’s decomposed body lying on the floor. During a search of the premises, police allegedly discovered her severed head packed inside a polythene bag in the refrigerator. Locals also said the couple had not been seen in the neighbourhood for several days.
According to reports, Riya Talukdar had moved to the area with her husband around six months ago after their marriage. She reportedly worked at a boutique located in the AC Market area of Fancy Bazar. Riya was said to be living away from her parents and is survived by her brother. Police are examining the couple’s recent activities and interactions as part of the investigation. The circumstances leading up to the alleged murder are yet to be fully established.
What Happened After The Murder?
Police officials said the accused allegedly chopped off the victim’s fingers and severed her head after the killing. The decomposed body was subsequently discovered at the couple’s residence following the neighbours’ complaint. The severed head was reportedly found inside a refrigerator, concealed in a polythene bag. Riya’s body was sent to Guwahati Medical College and Hospital for a postmortem examination. The forensic and postmortem findings are expected to provide further clues to investigators.
The accused surrendered to the police and reportedly confessed to the alleged crime, according to officials. However, police have not yet revealed the motive behind the killing or the circumstances that led to the accused’s surrender. Investigators are reconstructing the sequence of events and examining all available evidence. Authorities are also looking into whether anyone else was involved in the incident. The investigation remains underway, and further details are expected as the probe progresses.
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