Bengaluru Murder-Suicide: Man Strangles Pregnant Wife With Dog Leash, Dies by Suicide
A 28-year-old man allegedly strangled his four-month pregnant wife to death before dying by suicide at their Bengaluru home, police said. The victims were identified as Manoj and Swapna, originally from Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect a domestic dispute led to the incident. The bodies were shifted for post-mortem, and a murder-suicide investigation is underway.
A 28-year-old man allegedly strangled his four-month pregnant wife to death before dying by suicide at their home in Bengaluru’s Channammanakere Achukattu area on Thursday, July 16, police said. The victims were identified as Manoj and Swapna, both from Uttar Pradesh and living in Bengaluru for several years.
Police said the couple had been married for nearly three years and were living with Manoj’s parents and other family members. Preliminary findings suggest the incident followed an argument and may have been triggered by a domestic dispute. Bengaluru: Teacher Dies by Suicide 4 Months After Love Marriage, Husband and Sister-in-Law Named in Note.
Man Allegedly Strangles Four-Month Pregnant Wife, Dies by Suicide in Bengaluru
According to police, Manoj worked as a carpenter and had reportedly not gone to work for the past four days. Officers said frequent quarrels had been taking place between the couple.
Police suspect Manoj used a nylon dog leash to strangle Swapna and then used the same rope to hang himself from a ceiling fan. The incident reportedly took place around noon, and family members alerted police after discovering the couple. Bengaluru: Tripura Native Dies by Suicide Months After Injuries to Private Parts.
Police rushed to the scene, inspected the house and registered a case. The bodies were shifted to KIMS Hospital for post-mortem examination. Officials said the investigation is continuing to establish the exact sequence of events. They added that the case is being examined as a suspected murder-suicide pending post-mortem and forensic findings.
The couple had lived in Bengaluru for years, according to police, and were originally from Uttar Pradesh. Authorities said the final cause of death and the circumstances leading to the incident will be confirmed after further investigation.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:
Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – 080-46110007; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 8322252525.
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