When the Indian prime minister visited the Soviet Union in 1985, he spent some time in smaller Soviet republics.
The couple, originally from Maharashtra, got married two years ago and moved to Bengaluru's Hulimavu for work. The accused was arrested on Thursday night, within 24 hours of committing the crime.
Police said the house owner, identified as Vivekanand Mishra, aged between 55-60 years, has been detained and is currently being questioned. The woman's identity remains unknown.