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Man shoots wife, self in Rohini

Police said the body of the man, identified as Tilakraj and his wife were recovered from their residence

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A 34-year-old man shot himself after allegedly shooting his wife at their residence in Rohini's KN Katju Marg area on Friday.

The incident was reported around 9 pm. Police said the body of the man, identified as Tilakraj and his wife were recovered from their residence. Both were taken to a hospital, where doctors declared the man dead, while the wife was recuperating till late Friday night.

Police said that primary investigation reveals that the house was bolted from inside and it is suspected that the man first shot his wife and then, in a bid to commit suicide, shot himself.

"Neighbours heard two gunshots and saw blood seeping out of the door. They then called up the police. The pistol used by the man, and live and empty cartridges were recovered from the spot. Efforts are on to get in touch with their relatives to ascertain the reason behind the act," said Rishipal, DCP, Rohini.

The couple had no children. They were living on rent for the last seven years, said police. A case has been registered at KN Katju Marg police station.

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