Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 9
A man allegedly killed his wife before jumping off a SUT Hospital building leading to his death in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.
First the husband strangled his ailing wife to death and then jumped from the hospital building, succumbing to his injuries hours later on Thursday, police said.
According to preliminary police findings, Bhasuran used an electric bed charging cable to strangle her in the hospital room around midnight.
Relatives told investigators that Bhasuran had been under severe emotional distress due to his wife's prolonged illness, which may have triggered the incident.
A case of murder and unnatural death has been registered. Authorities are also examining hospital CCTV footage and other evidence.
The incident has sparked a wider debate on the need for stronger support systems for families under financial and emotional strain.