GUWAHATI: A 25-year-old woman was allegedly murdered at a rented flat in Guwahati’s Hatigaon area, with police recovering her severed head from inside a refrigerator on Sunday, September 6.
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The deceased was identified as Riya Talukdar Goswami.
Police recovered her body from a third-floor flat at Anjali Griha in Basisthapur Bylane after her family alerted the authorities.
Personnel from Hatigaon Police Station reached the premises and began an investigation. A forensic team was also called to the scene to examine the flat and collect evidence.
According to police, the room was found in a disordered condition, with bloodstains noticed on the floor.
Riya’s husband, Ramanujan Goswami, a driver by profession, was initially reported to be absconding and was identified as the prime suspect in the case. However, in an update, police said Goswami has surrendered and is currently in Hatigaon Police custody.
The couple had reportedly been living in the rented accommodation for around six months. Residents of the building told police that the couple allegedly had frequent arguments.
Further details are awaited.