Nagpur, January 7: A couple allegedly committed suicide by hanging themselves at their home in Maharashtra's Nagpur city on Tuesday, police said.

Jeryl alias Tony Oscar Moncript (56) and his wife Annie (45) were found hanging in their home in the Martin Nagar locality in the morning, an official said. EC on Changes in Election Rules: CEC Rajiv Kumar Defends Recent Amendment, Says 'Rules Changed To Protect Voters' Privacy, Prevent Misuse of CCTV Footage'.

It was the couple's 28th wedding anniversary, he said.

As per preliminary investigation, the couple was suffering from some financial difficulties and was childless, he said. IED Blast in Jharkhand: Minor Girl Dies in Blast Allegedly Carried Out by Maoists at Jaraikela Area in West Singhbhum District.

The official said the couple recorded a video on their mobile phone before taking the extreme step, posted it on social media and sent it to their relatives. The couple's relatives discovered their body, he said, adding that a case of accidental death has been registered.

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