Hyderabad Woman Allegedly Dies By Suicide While On Video Call, Family Alleges Murder

A 26-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a hotel in Hyderabad’s Langar Houz area, with her family alleging murder even as police said preliminary findings point to suicide.

The deceased, identified as Renuka, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in a room at Hotel Grand Lodge. She had checked into the hotel with a man identified as Farooq. According to police, Farooq claimed he had stepped out and returned to find her hanging.

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Family Rejects Suicide Theory

Renuka’s family has, however, rejected the suicide theory and alleged that she was murdered. Police have taken Farooq into custody for questioning and registered a case. The body has been shifted for a post-mortem examination, and further investigation is underway.

Speaking to IANS, Sub-Inspector S. Munawar Ali said the initial investigation suggests the woman died by suicide. He said Renuka, a resident of Bolaram in Alwal, was married and had a child. She reportedly worked at a bar and had come to the hotel with Farooq, who is also married and has three children.

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Dies By Suicide While On Video Call 

According to the officer, Farooq left the hotel around 10:30 pm. A room service staff member delivered biryani to the room at 11:56 pm before leaving. Police said Renuka was on a video call with her friend, identified as Satya, when she allegedly died by suicide at around 12:24 am.

Police said the exact cause of death will be established after the post-mortem report, while all angles, including the allegations made by the family, are being investigated.