In a shocking incident, the bodies of two tourists, a man and a woman from West Bengal, were found hanging in a room at Hotel Taj on Chakra Tirtha Road, Puri.
The Sea Beach Police recovered the bodies on Thursday after the hotel manager reported a foul smell emanating from the room, raising suspicions.
According to initial reports, the two tourists had been staying at the hotel since August 9. When the odour was detected, the manager alerted the police, who broke into the locked room to discover the grim scene. Preliminary investigations suggest the deaths occurred two days prior, potentially pointing to suicide, though the exact cause remains unclear pending further investigation.
The identities of the deceased are yet to be officially confirmed, but police have contacted their families in West Bengal. A postmortem is scheduled for Friday, and CCTV footage from the hotel is under review to uncover any additional details. The Sea Beach Police have launched a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
This incident has cast a shadow over Puri, a bustling tourist destination that attracts thousands daily to its sacred shores and the revered Jagannath Temple. Authorities are working to piece together the events leading to the deaths, and more details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
