Mathura (UP), February 15 A man attempted suicide after allegedly killing his brother's wife by strangling her in the Naujheel area of the Mathura district on Sunday, police said.
The deceased has been identified as Karishma, 20, they said, adding that the accused, 23-year-old Deepak, is currently in critical condition and receiving treatment.
Preliminary investigation revealed that Karishma was married to Deepak's brother, Pramod, Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar said.
Deepak had developed a liking for Karishma's sister and had proposed marriage to her, but after she refused, he blamed his sister-in-law for this, the SSP said.
Furious over this, Deepak strangled Karishma with a sharp object and later attempted to kill himself using a knife, but survived, the SSP said.
Family members took them to a community health center, where Karishma was pronounced dead, and Deepak was referred to the district hospital for treatment, the police said.
According to the police, the family also allegedly tampered with the evidence. The alleged murder weapon and blood-stained bedding were washed and dried, and bloodstains in the room were also partially cleaned.
The SSP said that a local hospital alerted the police about the incident, which occurred in Baghai Kateliya village.
An FIR has been registered on the complaint of the victim's family under charges of murder and destruction of evidence, he said, adding that a further investigation is underway.