B'luru man strangles wife, pours hot oil on her face to stage death as suicide

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What happened

A man allegedly murdered his wife after a domestic quarrel in Bengaluru.

He then poured hot oil on her face to disfigure her body.

The accused attempted to make the death appear as a suicide.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:51:36 UTC.

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