India, July 18 -- A 20-year-old student was allegedly stabbed to death in Maharashtra's Nashik late on Friday night, while the man accused of killing her was found hanging from a tree a few hours later in what police suspect is a case of murder-suicide.

According to the preliminary investigation, the two had met on Friday evening before the incident. Police suspect the crime may have been linked to a one-sided love affair, news agency PTI reported.

According to police, the incident took place near a temple in the Indiranagar area. Officials said the accused allegedly stabbed the woman multiple times and slit her throat with a knife.

Residents rushed to the spot after hearing her screams, but the accused managed to flee. The woman died ...