Bengaluru engineer hits wife, smothers her with pillow, then dies by suicide
According to preliminary information, an argument between the two reportedly turned violent.
On Wednesday night, a domestic dispute in Bengaluru escalated tragically, resulting in the deaths of both the husband and wife. Sumant Jain, a civil engineer, and Padmavathi, a software engineer, were found deceased at their rented home on Thursday morning. Initially, an argument between the couple allegedly turned violent. According to reports, Sumant Jain allegedly struck Padmavathi in the face, followed by smothering her with a pillow.
Upon attempting to revive her, he realized she had stopped breathing. The couple, married for over three years, had been living together in the rented house for four months. Sumant Jain called his mother and sent a message about the incident, leading to Padmavathi reaching out to their landlord. Upon entering the home, the landlord discovered Sumant hanging from a ceiling fan, while Padmavathi was found inside the house.
The Rajagopal Nagar police were promptly informed and investigated the scene. A case has been registered, and the authorities are conducting an inquest into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The precise cause of Padmavathi's death and the exact order of events remain under investigation.
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