India, Oct. 4 -- An elderly couple was found dead inside their home in Panchasayar on the southern outskirts of Kolkata on Sunday morning, police officers probing the incident said.

The victims have been identified as a 67-year-old man and his 60-year-old wife. The man allegedly committed suicide, while his wife was found lying on the bed in the same room.

"The man was found hanging from a ceiling fan while the woman's body was lying on the bed in the same room. Both bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination to ascertain the cause of death. Initial probe indicates that the man died by suicide," a police officer said, requesting anonymity.

A note and Rs.1 lakh were found when police arrived. The note said the money should be use...