A woman from Jammu was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a room at the Oval Hut Hotel in Jalandhar, prompting a police investigation. The incident came to light at the hotel near a petrol pump, which falls under the jurisdiction of Police Station Division No. 7.
The deceased was identified as Shahnaz, who had reportedly arrived in Jalandhar in search of employment around 25 days ago, according to the station house officer.
Police suspect suicide, motive unclear
According to preliminary police findings, Shahnaz allegedly died by suicide after being found hanging from a ceiling fan inside her hotel room. However, the circumstances leading to her death and the reason behind the incident remain unclear.
Police have begun investigating the case to establish the sequence of events and determine what led to her death. No definitive conclusion about the circumstances has been established so far.
Police and forensic team inspect hotel room
After hotel staff informed the police about the incident, a team from Police Station Division No. 7, along with forensic experts, reached the spot and examined the room.
The police took the body into their custody and initiated further proceedings. Hotel employees are also being questioned to gather information about Shahnaz's stay and activities before the incident.
Body shifted to mortuary, family informed
An ambulance was called to transport the body to the hospital mortuary for further legal formalities, including a post-mortem examination.
According to the station house officer, Shahnaz had arrived in Jalandhar approximately 25 days earlier for work. Her family has been informed about the incident.
Further details are awaited as the police investigation continues. The exact circumstances surrounding her death remain subject to the findings of the investigation and post-mortem examination.
