Bengaluru, June 14 -- A 22-year-old woman from Sikkim was allegedly murdered by her live-in partner in Bengaluru following a heated argument over suspected infidelity, police said.

The deceased has been identified as Ati Hangma Subba, a native of Sikkim who was working as a receptionist at a salon in the city. The accused, Purba Lepcha, also 22, hails from Darjeeling and was employed as a waiter at a hotel in Bengaluru.

According to police, the couple had been in a relationship and had relocated to Bengaluru together about a month ago. They were living in a rented accommodation in the Doddakanahalli area, which falls under the jurisdiction of Bellandur police station.

Police said the incident occurred on Sunday morning after the two go...