Couple found dead; domestic discord suspected - The HinduPublished - July 16, 2026 07:10 pm IST - BengaluruA 28-year-old carpenter allegedly strangled his wife to death before killing himself at their rented house in Channammanakere Achukattu in South Bengaluru on Thursday.The police suspect domestic discord led to the murder-suicide.The deceased have been identified as Manoj, 28, and his wife Sapna, natives of Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, who had been married for three years and were living in a rented house in Bengaluru.Preliminary investigation suggests Manoj allegedly used a dog leash to strangle Sapna before taking his own life.The incident came to light after neighbours grew suspicious and alerted the police. Officers forced open the door and found the couple dead inside the house.The Channammanakere Achukattu police, along with the Scene of Crime team, inspected the spot and have launched an investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances that led to the murder-suicide.(If you are in distress or having suicidal tendencies, please reach out to these helplines: TeleMANAS at 1-8008914416/ 14416, NIMHANS at 08026685948, 9480829670 or SAHAI at 080 25497777, +91-9886444075.)Published - July 16, 2026 07:10 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }