A tragic incident occurred in Bengaluru, where a 65-year-old retired ISRO employee, identified as Nageshwar Rao, allegedly murdered his wife, Sandhya Shri, by strangling her with a towel. The incident took place in the Avalahalli police jurisdiction around 11 am on Wednesday. Police reports suggest that Rao has been receiving treatment for depression, which might have played a significant role in his actions. After the incident, Rao remained at the scene and contacted an acquaintance who subsequently informed the police.

According to DCP Saidulu Adavatu of Whitefield, Rao was reportedly mentally disturbed and had intentions of committing suicide following the murder. Authorities have confirmed that no other significant motive has been revealed during the preliminary investigation. This case has raised concerns about mental health and its impacts, especially in cases of violence within domestic settings.

The couple's daughter, who resides in the United States, has been notified about the incident. The local police have officially registered a murder case and are continuing the investigation to uncover further details surrounding this disturbing occurrence.