Prime Suspect Surrenders at Local Police Station
The shocking Guwahati Hatigaon murder case reached a critical milestone on Monday after the prime accused, Ramanujan Goswami, surrendered to local law enforcement. Authorities immediately took Goswami into official custody following his arrival at the Hatigaon Police Station.
His surrender occurred shortly after police officers discovered the decapitated body of his 25-year-old wife, Riya Talukdar, inside their third-floor apartment. The apartment is located along Basisthapur Bylane in the Hatigaon area of Guwahati.
Senior officials from the Guwahati Police Commissionerate, including ADCP (East) Anurag Sharma, confirmed the surrender. Investigators are now interrogating the suspect to reconstruct the exact sequence of events leading to the crime.
[Sept 5-6: Heated Dispute & Murder] ───► [Sept 7: Foul Smell Alerts Neighbors]
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[Sept 7: GMCH Autopsy & CID Probe] ◄─── [Sept 7: Husband Surrenders to Police]
Profile of Victim and Primary Accused
| Key Parameter | Victim Information | Accused Information |
| Full Name | Riya Talukdar (Goswami) | Ramanujan Goswami |
| Age & Profession | 25 Years; Boutique Employee in Fancy Bazar | Rideshare (Uber) Driver |
| Native Residence | Noonmati, Guwahati | Gauripur, Assam |
| Marital Status | Married Approximately 6 Months Ago | Married Approximately 6 Months Ago |
| Legal Status | Deceased | In Police Custody Following Surrender |
Neighbors alerted police on Monday morning after noticing a strong, foul smell coming from the locked residence. A team from Hatigaon Police Station arrived promptly and forced entry into the flat.
Inside, officers encountered a disturbing scene. The main room was severely disarranged, with bloodstains scattered across the floor. Police recovered the victim’s torso from the living space, while her severed head was found wrapped in a black polythene bag inside the refrigerator.
Furthermore, forensic examiners confirmed that the victim’s fingers were also severed. Investigators recovered a sharp weapon from the scene, which they believe was used in the commission of the crime.
Timeline of Events and Key Investigation Milestones
| Event Phase | Date & Approximate Time | Operational Action Taken |
| Pre-Incident Dispute | Monday Evening (Sept 5/6) | Couple had a heated argument; suspect left house around 8 PM |
| Crime Execution Window | 24 to 48 Hours Prior to Discovery | Alleged decapitation and concealment inside apartment |
| Discovery by Police | Monday Morning (Sept 7, 2026) | Neighbors reported foul odor; police entered third-floor flat |
| Surrender of Accused | Monday Afternoon (Sept 7, 2026) | Ramanujan Goswami surrendered at Hatigaon Police Station |
Preliminary evaluations suggest that the crime occurred between 24 and 48 hours prior to the discovery. Medical examiners noted that decomposition had already set in due to high humidity levels.
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Officers transferred the remains to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for a comprehensive post-mortem examination. Forensic specialists are conducting detailed toxicology and DNA tests to assist the prosecution.
In addition to local police teams, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam Police has joined the probe. Fingerprint experts continue to analyze items collected from the residence, including several liquor bottles found in the room.
Crime Scene Findings and Physical Evidence Log
| Item Category | Recovered Evidence Details | Legal & Forensic Purpose |
| Concealed Remains | Severed head in polythene bag inside refrigerator | Establishes attempt to destroy evidence |
| Weapon Identified | Heavy sharp blade recovered from floor | Sent to GMCH for weapon-injury matching |
| Substance Evidence | Multiple liquor bottles scattered in flat | Analyzed for chemical and fingerprint traces |
| Biological Traces | Bloodstains on floor and furniture | Collected by CID for DNA profiling |
Riya Talukdar worked at a clothing boutique located in the AC Market area of Fancy Bazar. Family acquaintances noted that she had previously lost both her parents and is survived by an elder brother.
The couple had reportedly married around six months ago. Neighbors indicated that the couple experienced frequent personal arguments over recent weeks.
Meanwhile, police authorities are examining financial and personal logs to ascertain the primary motive behind the murder. Official public alerts and regional safety updates remain accessible via the Assam Police Official Portal.