India, Feb. 18 -- A 65-year-old retired ISRO employee allegedly strangled his wife to death with a towel at their residence in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Wednesday, police said. The incident was reported at around 11 am within the Avalahalli police station area.

The victim, identified as Sandya Sri, was found dead at the residence, and the accused, Nageshwar Rao, has been taken into police custody, news agency PTI reported.

Citing preliminary investigations, police said Rao had been receiving treatment for depression. Authorities added that he allegedly intended to end his own life after the attack.

Rao was worried about his wife's future after his death, according to a The Times of India report.

"He was reportedly undergoing treatment ...