The Electronics City police, on Sunday, arrested a 33-year-old man for allegedly smothering his wife and making it look like suicide.
The alleged incident took place at his house in Doddathoguru on Saturday night. The accused, Ramesh Babu, works in a private firm at Whitefield. He hails from Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh.
“He married Priyanka, 26, who worked in a garment factory, seven years ago in Bengaluru. The couple has a four-year-old daughter who lives with her maternal grandparents in Chittoor,” said a source in the police, adding that Ramesh is an alcoholic and in a relationship with another woman.
“As per our preliminary investigation, Priyanka came to know about the affair. The couple would fight regularly,” said a police officer.
On Saturday night when Ramesh returned home, she questioned his behaviour. Ramesh allegedly punched her on the face and smothered her. According to the police, he made it look like she hung herself before alerting neighbours.
“He told them he was taking her to a hospital. However, a few neighbours saw her face and suspected Ramesh of lying. They informed the police,” the officer added.
When questioned, Ramesh confessed to the crime. “He has been charged with murder and taken into custody. We are waiting for the post-mortem report,” said the police.