Gurugram: A young couple from Kerala was found dead in their rented flat in Gurugram’s M3M Marina society on Wednesday, police said. It was also the wife’s birthday.
The couple, 30-year-old Mohammed Aslam and his wife Farhana, both worked in tech. They had moved to Gurugram from Bengaluru only about three months ago.
It was the landlord who made the discovery. Aslam’s colleagues had called him with a worry, and he went to check on the flat. The door, reportedly, was already open when he arrived.
Police say Aslam had sent an email to his employer, hinting that the couple were ending their lives. A note found inside the flat carried a similar message.
Officers sealed the flat and took away several items, including three laptops, two phones, a diary and a pen drive. Everything has gone for forensic examination. Investigators are now trying to work out exactly what happened and in what order.
Early findings point to one theory: that Aslam killed his wife before taking his own life. A murder case has been registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police stress that the full picture is still unclear.
Family members have painted a picture of a close couple. They told police there was no known trouble in the marriage. But they also shared that Aslam had been getting treatment for depression for around a year and a half. Some relatives believe heavy work pressure may have added to his stress. Police haven’t confirmed that, and the reasons behind the deaths are still being investigated.
Both were highly qualified. Aslam studied at NIT Calicut and later at IIM Indore. Farhana worked for an IT company and was working from home.
What happens next? Police are waiting for the forensic reports and will go through the laptops, phones and other digital material. Officers are also likely to speak to the couple’s colleagues, neighbours and relatives to understand what led up to that day.
The case has started a fresh conversation about stress in high-pressure jobs. Depression is a medical condition, and it can be treated. Talking to a doctor, a friend or a family member early can make a real difference, and asking for help is never a sign of weakness.
