A live-in couple were found dead in their rented house in South Bengaluru’s Jigani, on Monday, in what police suspect to be a suicide pact following a domestic quarrel.

The deceased were identified as Seema Nayak (25) and Rakesh Nayak (23), both natives of Odisha. While Rakesh worked at a private security services firm, Seema was employed at a supermarket in the area.

According to police, the incident is believed to have occurred two days ago but came to light only on Monday after neighbours in the Bengaluru locality noticed a foul smell and no movement in the house. When they broke open a window, they found the couple dead inside.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the two frequently argued, reportedly over Rakesh’s drinking habit. A friend who had been staying with them left the

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