A woman and her male associate were arrested in connection with the murder of her husband and four-year-old son at their home, police said on Tuesday.
The accused have been identified as Harini and Vinay Kumar, they said.
Police said Abhinandan, 35, and his son were found dead under suspicious circumstances at their home in Chikkabanavara on Monday morning.
“During the investigation, it has come to light that the wife of the deceased Abhinandan was involved in the offence. So, we questioned her. Police said Abhinandan, 35, and his son were found dead under suspicious circumstances at their home in Chikkabanavara on Monday morning. The matter came to light after his wife alerted the police by calling the emergency helpline 112, saying that when she woke up, she found her husband and son lying unresponsive.
Speaking to reporters, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest) D K Nagesh said the double murder was uncovered during sustained investigation into the suspicious deaths, following which a case of murder was registered. She has been arrested, and her friend Kumar has also been secured,” he said. Police said the initial plan targeted only the husband, but when the son woke up and witnessed the assault, the accused allegedly smothered the child as well to destroy evidence.
