Visakhapatnam police register murder case after woman found dead in hotel

Incident reported at B Square hotel

A young woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances at B Square Hotel in Visakhapatnam, prompting a police investigation. The victim has been identified as Shanthi Kumari.

According to available details, the incident came to light after the woman, who had gone to attend a party, was found dead the following morning inside a hotel room.

Victim attended party night before death

Police said Shanthi Kumari had gone to the hotel around 9 pm after being invited to a party by her friends. She did not return, and by morning, she was found dead in the same hotel room.

The sequence of events raised suspicion, leading police to examine the circumstances surrounding the gathering.

Assault during altercation leads to death

During the investigation, police found that a confrontation had taken place inside the room. Officials stated that the woman was allegedly beaten by her friends during the altercation, which led to her death.

The case initially appeared unclear, but further inquiry pointed towards a violent incident rather than a natural cause.

Accused attempted to mislead police

Police revealed that the accused tried to mislead authorities by claiming that Shanthi Kumari suffered from fits. This version was presented in an attempt to avoid suspicion.

However, inconsistencies in their statements and findings from the scene led investigators to reject the claim.

Five accused identified, case registered

Police have registered a murder case after establishing that the death was not due to natural causes. A total of five individuals have been identified as accused in the case, including four young men and one young woman.

Further investigation is underway to establish the full sequence of events and roles of each accused.

Context of rising hotel-related crimes

The case has brought attention to incidents occurring in private hotel gatherings, where disputes can escalate without immediate oversight.

Authorities are continuing to examine the case while ensuring procedural action against those involved.