Man kills girlfriend before attempting suicide

Suspecting the 'character' of his girlfriend, a 24-year-old man allegedly strangled her to death at a hotel in Santacruz here before trying to commit suicide by jumping before a running truck, police said on Sunday.

The incident took place on Saturday.

The accused, Vijay Kumar Harijan, who suffered fractures in his leg during his suicide bid and was admitted to a hospital, has been booked by the Vakola police for the alleged murder, an official said.

"The accused and his girlfriend, Sandhya Harijan (22), had checked into Kishish Kunj Hotel located on Golibar Road in Santacruz East at 1.30 pm," the official said.

"Sandhya and Vijay Kumar, both residents of Darukhana area of Reay Road in Mumbai, were supposed to get married soon. However, the latter suspected Sandhya's character and thought that there was somebody else in her life. Therefore, he decided to eliminate her," he said.

At the hotel room on Saturday, the accused strangled the victim to death with a rope. ...