A 25-year-old artificial intelligence (AI) engineer allegedly stabbed his female co-worker to death at his rented accommodation in Gurugram's Sector 55 before dying by suicide by jumping in front of a train on a nearby railway track, police said.
How the Gurugram murder-suicide unfolded
The tragedy came to light after the woman's family grew anxious when repeated calls to her mobile phone went unanswered and alerted the local police. According to The Tribune, the deceased woman, identified as Ishika, was a native of Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh.
Investigators revealed that Ishika had moved into the rented room of the accused, Shresth Malik, just three days prior to the incident. Both were employed as AI engineers at Amtm Global Solutions, a private firm operating out of Sector 59 in Gurugram.
Police response and investigation
Upon receiving the family's alert, a team from the Sector 56 police station rushed to the Sector 55 residence. The police found Ishika's body at the scene. Meanwhile, Malik had fled the location and later died by suicide by jumping in front of a train on a nearby railway track.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and the IT sector in Gurugram, raising questions about workplace relationships and mental health among young professionals.
Our Take: A tragedy that demands deeper reflection
This is a heartbreaking incident that has claimed two young lives. In our view, while the details of what led to the stabbing are still under investigation, this case highlights the immense pressure and isolation that many young professionals face when they move to new cities for work. The fact that Ishika had only moved into Malik's room three days before the incident suggests a rapidly escalating situation that no one saw coming. It is a stark reminder that workplaces and communities need better support systems to identify and address signs of distress before they turn violent.
