New York/IBNS, July 9 -- A 30-year-old Indian software engineer has been arrested in the United States for allegedly murdering his wife and staging the crime scene to make her death appear suspiciously accidental, nearly nine months after she was found dead at their apartment, according to media reports.

Police found woman dead inside bathroom

According to investigators, Narne called police claiming he had returned home after being away for about 40 minutes and found his wife locked inside the bathroom, refusing to respond.

When officers forced open the bathroom door, they found Sabbineni lying unconscious on the floor. She was declared dead at the scene.

Investigation contradicted husband's account

Narne initially told investigators...