Greater Noida: A 27-year-old man allegedly murdered his live-in partner before hanging himself in a rented accommodation in Tugalpur village of Greater Noida, police said on Thursday. Initial probe suggests financial distress as the motive behind the incident, but the exact cause will be determined after a thorough investigation, an officer stated.
Discovery of Bodies
The bodies of the two individuals were discovered on Wednesday evening after neighbours complained of a foul smell emanating from the house, the officer said. Police received a call reporting a suicide in Surendra Nagar, prompting a team from Knowledge Park police station to rush to the spot. Upon arrival, police found the house locked from the inside. The door was forcibly opened, and the man was found hanging.
Evidence of Strangulation
Police also found a woman's body that had apparently been strangled with a cloth. Both bodies were in an advanced state of decomposition. Preliminary probe suggests they were natives of Deoria district in Uttar Pradesh. While the woman worked as a housekeeping staffer at a private hospital, the man was unemployed. The woman had not gone to work for the past 20 days, the officer added.
Financial Tensions
Local residents told police that the couple frequently argued over financial issues, particularly the man's unemployment. Some also claimed that the woman had recently quit her job, leading to increased tension between them. According to police, the man may have killed the woman after an argument and later hanged himself. Authorities are awaiting post-mortem reports to determine the exact sequence of events.
Family Unaware of Relationship
Family members of the deceased have been informed and were present during the inquest proceedings. The man's family told police that they were unaware of his live-in relationship and were under the impression he was working in Hyderabad.
Investigation Underway
Police have initiated a detailed investigation into all possible angles, including the nature of injuries on the woman's body and any signs of struggle. Further legal action is underway.
