Assam Man Who Chopped Off Wife's Head Dies After Jumping From Police Car
A man arrested for the murder and decapitation of his wife in Guwahati, India, died after jumping from a moving police vehicle while in custody. The suspect had confessed to the crime, citing suspicions of infidelity, and showed no remorse during the investigation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights issues regarding police custody protocols and the severity of domestic violence cases in the region.
A 30-year-old man from Guwahati, who was arrested for allegedly beheading his wife and keeping her severed head in a refrigerator, died after jumping from a moving police vehicle, officials said.The incident took place in the early hours of Monday as police were escorting Ramanuj Goswami back to Hatigaon Police Station after medical examinations at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).According to Hatigaon Police, Goswami suddenly attacked the police team and jumped from the moving vehicle near the Narakasur Pahar area. He fell into a gorge and suffered serious injuries.Police rescued him and took him to GMCH, where doctors declared him dead.Goswami was arrested after allegedly killing his wife, 25-year-old Riya Talukdar, at their Guwahati flat on September 3.Police said he later claimed that he suspected his wife of cheating on him.The crime came to light after neighbours complained of a foul smell from the flat.
Also covering this story
2 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in