A 26-year-old physiotherapist is found dead in a locked room at a homestay near Nandi Hills in Karnataka, while her engineer boyfriend is found unconscious in the same room, according to reports. The couple checked into the homestay on Saturday. Police say they suspect foul play and are investigating the circumstances, including whether the incident involves a murder-suicide attempt. The room is described as locked from the inside, and officials are examining the scene and the couple’s accounts.
The physiotherapist’s family alleges that the relationship has a religious or community angle. Her mother has filed a complaint claiming “love jihad,” and the complaint cites alleged past harassment and an earlier stint in rehabilitation. Based on the family’s allegations, a murder case is reported to have been registered against the boyfriend. Police have not publicly confirmed the cause of death and are conducting further inquiries as the investigation continues.
