India, June 17 -- A 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing a woman over an argument inside their rented accommodation in Bengaluru's Malleswaram area, police said on Wednesday.

Investigators identified the accused as Sharath, a native of Sakaleshapura. The woman, 20, was also from Sakaleshapura. Police said the two became acquainted through Instagram about a year ago. Soon after, they lived together in a rented house in Bengaluru for about 6 months.

According to police, the couple were at their home on Saturday when an argument broke out between them.

Investigators believe the dispute escalated, and Sharath allegedly strangled the woman, causing her death.

Officials said he approached an advocate after the incident, who la...