A scuffle between a couple in Bengaluru took a tragic turn as their argument that took place on Wednesday night resulted in the death of both by the next morning, i.eThursdayThe couple has been identified as Sumant Jain, a civil engineer, and his wife Padmavathi, a software engineer.
Published: August 15, 2026, 8:51 PM IST
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New Delhi: A scuffle between a couple in Bengaluru took a tragic turn as their argument that took place on Wednesday night resulted in the death of both by the next morning, i.eThursday.
The couple has been identified as Sumant Jain, a civil engineer, and his wife Padmavathi, a software engineerSumant and Padmavathi were reportedly involved in a heated argument that took a violent turn.
During the argument, Sumant allegedly hit Padmavathi’s face and then suffocated her with a pillow, as a result of which she lost consciousnessLater, when he tried to wake her, he realised she had stopped breathing.
Afraid of the outcome of his action, Sumant allegedly called his mother in a state of panic and told her what had happened, before sending her a messageWhen his mother saw the message, she immediately contacted the landlordWhen the house was opened, Sumant was found hanging from a ceiling fan in the hall, while Padmavathi was also found dead.
The Rajagopal Nagar Police were informedThey reached the spot and registered a case shortly afterAn investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of both is underway, while the investigating authorities are yet to ascertain the exact cause of Padmavathi’s death and the precise sequence of events.
