Guwahati, Sept. 14 -- Guwahati murder accused Ramanuj Goswami, who was arrested in connection with the killing of his wife Riya Talukdar, died early Monday, September 14, after sustaining injuries in a 'fall near Narakasur Hills' while in police custody.

Police claimed that Goswami was being taken from Hatigaon police station to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) through Kahilipara for a blood test when he allegedly 'jumped from Narakasur Hills in an attempt to escape custody'.

Police claimed Goswami was not shot and sustained fatal injuries in the fall.

GMCH Superintendent Dr Devajit Choudhury said police informed the hospital that Goswami had been involved in a road traffic accident. He was brought to the casualty ward a...