The accused, identified as Nagesh Ishwar Rao, was taken into custody on Wednesday morning following the discovery of his wife Sandhya Shri’s body at their residence in the Virtuoso apartment complex in Bommanahalli.
A senior police officer revealed that Rao had been undergoing treatment for depression and was reportedly under significant distress. Preliminary investigations suggest that Rao expressed anxiety over his wife’s future in the event of his death, which allegedly prompted him to commit the act.
“He was reportedly undergoing treatment for depression and was distressed. He allegedly intended to take his life after the incident, which is why he attacked his wife. There appear to be no other major reasons,” said Saidulu Adavath, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Whitefield).
Authorities have informed the couple’s daughter, who resides in the United States, about the incident.
The case is currently under investigation as police continue to gather details surrounding the tragic event.
