In a tragic incident that has shocked the Gurugram community, a 30-year-old software engineer allegedly strangled his wife to death following a heated argument before taking his own life by hanging, police confirmed on Monday. The bodies of Ajay Kumar and his wife, Sweety Sharma, 28, were discovered in their Sector 37 apartment late Sunday evening after Kumar sent a distressing video message to a friend, announcing his intent to end his life. Authorities received an urgent call from the friend around 3:15 PM, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement. This heartbreaking event underscores the devastating toll domestic disputes can take, particularly among young couples navigating high-pressure careers in India's tech hubs.

The couple, married for three years, had built a life together in Gurugram after tying the knot in 2022. Kumar hailed from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, while Sharma was originally from Asansol in West Bengal. Both were employed at the same IT firm in the Millennium City, a common scenario in the region where long hours and workplace stress often strain personal relationships. Neighbours described the pair as quiet and unassuming, with no prior reports of disturbances from their residential society. The video message, which police are reviewing as key evidence, reportedly captured the aftermath of a domestic altercation, though the exact trigger remains under investigation. Such incidents highlight broader societal issues in urban India, where marital conflicts sometimes escalate amid limited access to counselling or support systems, according to experts from organisations like the National Commission for Women.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers found Sharma's body on the living room floor, with ligature marks on her neck consistent with strangulation using a scarf that lay nearby. Kumar was discovered suspended from a ceiling fan hook via a noose fashioned from household items, indicating the sequence unfolded rapidly after the altercation. A forensic team has been dispatched to collect samples, and the bodies were sent for post-mortem examination at a nearby government hospital to confirm the causes of death. Preliminary assessments point to Kumar as the perpetrator in Sharma's killing, but no suicide note beyond the video has surfaced. The apartment showed signs of a struggle, including overturned furniture, further corroborating the narrative of a spontaneous outburst.

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Sharma's family, informed overnight, has lodged a formal murder complaint against Kumar at the Sector 37 police station, demanding a thorough probe into the circumstances. "We trusted him with our daughter; this is unimaginable," a relative told reporters outside the station. Police have registered cases under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for murder and abetment to suicide, with a special investigation team now piecing together timelines from CCTV footage and witness statements. As condolences pour in from colleagues and the local Bengali and UP communities, authorities urge anyone facing relationship crises to seek help from helplines like the National Mental Health Helpline (104) or iCall (022-25521111). The incident serves as a grim reminder of the need for greater awareness around domestic violence prevention in fast-paced metros like Gurugram.

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