Kochi (Kerala), March 4 A man allegedly strangled his wife to death before attempting suicide by crashing his motorcycle into a KSRTC bus at Keezhillam near Rayamangalam here, police said on Monday.
The deceased has been identified as Jibimol (37), a native of Kuttampuzha, who was living with her husband Laiju and their two children in a rented house at Keezhillam.
According to police, the couple were running a restaurant and their marital life had been strained, with Laiju suspecting his wife of having an affair.
Following an argument, Laiju allegedly strangled Jibimol to death and left the house on Sunday afternoon.
It was the couple's children who informed relatives, who later found Jibimol dead, an official said.
Police have registered a case for murder and are investigating the matter.
In the evening, Laiju allegedly attempted to take his own life by crashing his motorcycle into a KSRTC bus, police said.
He is currently being treated at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kalamassery, police said.
Kuruppampady police said that this was Jibimol's second marriage.
She had a daughter from her first marriage and a son from her second marriage who were staying with the couple.
The body will be handed over to relatives after the post-mortem examination, police added.