According to police, Nageshwar Rao was said to be suffering from mental distress in recent days.
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A 65-year-old retired ISRO employee allegedly strangled his wife with a towel, at their apartment, and later attempted to end his own life on Wednesday morning.
The accused has been identified as Nageshwar Rao, 65, and the deceased has been identified as Sandhya Sri, 60 . They have a daughter who is settled abroad, the police said.
Published – February 18, 2026 07:31 pm IST
