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Assam man dies after jumping from police vehicle in custody
A man accused of beheading his wife in Assam has died after jumping from a moving police vehicle while in custody. Ramanuj Goswami had surrendered to authorities and reportedly confessed to killing his spouse following a domestic dispute.
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Ramanuj Goswami, arrested in connection with the death of his wife Riya Talukdar, died after jumping from a police vehicle in Assam. The incident occurred while Goswami was being transported in police custody following his arrest last week.
Goswami had voluntarily surrendered to authorities and allegedly confessed to causing his wife's death in what police described as a rage-driven incident. According to initial reports, the domestic dispute centred on allegations of infidelity. The exact circumstances surrounding the fatal jump from the police vehicle remain under investigation.
Local law enforcement has launched a probe into the incident. The case has drawn attention to ongoing concerns about domestic violence and custodial safety procedures in the state. Authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to Goswami's death while in police custody.
Further details regarding the initial incident and the circumstances of Goswami's death are expected to emerge as investigations progress. The case has prompted questions about detainee protocols and vehicle safety measures during police transport.