25-YEAR-OLD MAN SHOOTS WIFE DEAD, KILLS SELF IN GB NAGAR; GUN FOUND AT SPOT

A 25-year-old man allegedly shot dead his 22-yearold wife and then killed himself in Gautam Budh Nagar on Tuesday morning. The reason for the alleged murder-suicide is unknown, said police.

The deaths were reported from their rented accommodation in Sorkha village.

The man was a native of Firozabad district, while the woman was from Etawah and worked as a guard at a society. They had married about a year ago, said police.

Additional commissioner of police (Gautam Budh Nagar) Love Kumar said that the body was discovered by the woman’s colleagues. “Her employer had tried reaching her over phone but she did not pick up. Her colleagues visited her home and found the bodies. They informed police,” Kumar said.

A countrymade gun was found at the spot, police said.

Kumar said that, prima facie, it appeared that the man first shot the woman and then killed himself. “A police team and forensics experts have gathered evidence from the spot. We have informed their family and are investigating the matter,” he said.

Police said the couple had shifted to this rented accommodation last month.

Deputy commissioner of police (Gautma Budh Nagar) Rajesh S said that the autopsy reports are awaited. “The exact reason for the incident is not known. Neighbours said that the couple used to fight frequently. Their families are on their way to Noida. We will register a case once they file a complaint,” he said.

Gautam Budh Nagar does not have a dedicated helpline to deal with such situations.