On October 15, Gurugram police discovered a dead couple in Flat 103, Tower 7 of M3M Marina. The 30‑year‑old software engineer Mohammad Aslam strangled his 28‑year‑old wife Farhana before hanging himself from a ceiling‑fan hook.
Prior to his death, Aslam sent an email to senior executives at his IT firm, saying he intended to end his life and requesting that they notify his father and landlord. Company officials forwarded the message and contacted the landlord, but the police arrived after the couple had died.
A forensic team recovered a suicide note and evidence of strangulation. No signs of forced entry or robbery were found, and investigators say the motive remains unclear.
The IT company issued a statement calling the incident "devastating" and pledged to review employee mental‑health support. The case has drawn attention to workplace stress in Gurugram's tech sector.
Police have opened a murder‑suicide investigation and will hold a press conference next week to update the public. The case may influence new regulations on employee well‑being.