The Subramanyapura police have apprehended a tenant couple in connection with the brutal murder of their landlord’s 65-year-old wife,Srilakshmi, in Uttarahalli.

The accused, identified as Maharashtra natives Prasad Srishail (26) and his wife Sakshi Hanamanta (23), reportedly visited the woman’s home under the pretense of watching television.

Once inside,they allegedly strangled her and took her mangalsutra before fleeing.

Senior officer visited the spot and after inspecting the spot said that the couple were living alone as they had no children.

On the day of the incident,Ashwath Narayan,who works at an Agarbathi (incense stick) factory in Cottonpet.

He left home around 9.30 a.m.and tried to contact his wife around 2.15 p.m,but she did not respond to his calls.

Growing concerned,he l

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