A harrowing double tragedy has unfolded in a high-rise residential complex in Gurugram, Haryana, where a 30-year-old software engineer allegedly took his 28-year-old wife's life before ending his own. The incident came to light after the tech worker sent a chilling goodbye email to his corporate colleagues on Thursday morning, declaring that it was his final day on earth. By the time emergency calls were made and responders gained entry to the apartment, both individuals were found dead inside their bedroom.
The Alarming Morning Email to Office Coworkers
Around 7:00 AM on Thursday, the engineer dispatched an unexpected message to the inboxes of his teammates. In the communication, he explicitly stated that this would be his last day alive, citing severe mental distress and emotional turmoil as the reason behind his state of mind. Crucially, the email also contained the personal contact numbers of his father, two relatives, and his landlord. He requested his colleagues to reach out to these contacts to inform his family about what was taking place. Alarmed by the ominous message, coworkers immediately tried dialing the numbers provided in the note to alert everyone involved.
Police Forced Entry into Sector 68 High-Rise Apartment
After being alerted to the situation, the property owner promptly notified law enforcement authorities around 8:00 AM. A police team rushed to the M3M Marina Society located in Sector 68 of the city. The apartment in question, Flat 103 in Tower 7, is registered under the ownership of an individual named Raghav. Accompanied by residential maintenance personnel and the deceased engineer's colleagues, officers entered the residence. Inside the bedroom, they discovered the husband hanging from the ceiling fan, while his wife lay motionless on the floor nearby. Investigators also recovered a length of rope next to the woman's body, which is suspected to have been used in the fatal attack.
Couple Relocated from Bengaluru Three Months Ago
The deceased individuals have been identified as Mohammed Aslam and his wife Farhana, both originally hailing from Kerala. The couple had no children. Aslam was employed as a software professional with an Indonesian technology company that operates its regional office in Sector 58 of Gurugram, while Farhana was a homemaker. Prior to their move north, the couple had been residing in Bengaluru for his work. They relocated to Gurugram roughly three months ago and had moved into the rented apartment at M3M Marina Society just last month, in August. Records indicate that Aslam had gone to work on Tuesday as usual, while his wife remained at home.
Forensic Examination and Post-Mortem Underway
Both bodies were transported to the mortuary at the Civil Hospital for comprehensive post-mortem examinations. Detectives are currently investigating whether Farhana was poisoned before being strangled with the rope found at the scene. To piece together the sequence of events leading up to the deaths, forensic specialists have impounded laptops and mobile devices from the flat for detailed digital analysis. The victims' families back in Kerala have been formally notified of the tragedy. Authorities noted that an official case will be processed once the medical autopsy findings and digital forensics clarify the exact cause and timing of death.
