There the couple allegedly got into a heated argument following which Rajendra, in a fit of rage, attacked Rita with an axe, fatally striking her on the neck. After she died, he used her saree to hang himself from a nearby tree.
The ASP said the incident occurred around noon on Wednesday but due to the remoteness of the location, the police were informed only around 4 pm.
Police have taken possession of the bodies and are carrying out further legal procedures, he added. PTI COR KIS RUK RUK