A live-in couple from Odisha was discovered deceased at their rented house in Anekal, Bengaluru urban district , in what police are alleging was a case of suicide.

The incident, which took place in Kallabalu village in Anekal, came to light on Tuesday when the police had to break the door down. This action followed information from the property owner, who grew suspicious as the couple had not opened their door since Sunday, news agency PTI reported on Tuesday. Also Read | Bengaluru student rapes classmate inside washroom, asks ‘Do you need a pill?’

“The man seems to have hung himself first. The woman tried to cut the rope using a knife, but she also hung herself on realising that he was dead,” a police official said.

According to information provided by neighbours, the man was

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