A businessman from Chhattisgarh was found dead in a room at the Taj Hotel in Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Wednesday, October 21, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
The deceased was identified as Deepak Mittal, 55, who had reportedly travelled to Chandigarh for work and checked into the hotel around two days before the incident. Police reached the spot after receiving information, and a forensic team was called to examine the scene.
The exact cause of death has not been established. Initial reports have mentioned a suspected drug overdose, while another report cited suspicion of suicide. Neither possibility has been confirmed, and the post-mortem examination is expected to help establish the cause of death.
Body Sent for Post-Mortem Examination
Following the recovery of the body, police shifted it to the mortuary of the Government Hospital in Sector 16, Chandigarh.
Investigators are examining the circumstances in which the businessman died inside the hotel room. The forensic examination and post-mortem findings are expected to provide further clarity.
As of the latest available reports, the cause of death remains undetermined. No conclusion about the circumstances of the death can be drawn until the investigation progresses.
Woman Questioned by Police
According to reports, a young woman had accompanied Mittal to the hotel. Police are questioning her to gather information about the events leading up to the incident.
Investigators are expected to examine the sequence of events during the businessman's stay at the hotel as part of the inquiry. However, no wrongdoing by the woman has been established in the information available.
Investigation Underway
The Sector 17 police are investigating the case to determine the circumstances surrounding Mittal's death. The forensic findings and post-mortem report will be important in establishing what happened.
Further details are awaited as the investigation proceeds.