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Police Investigate Death of 40-Year-Old in Central Delhi Hotel Room

A post-mortem is under way with forensic testing of a recovered tablet to shed light on the unexplained death.

Overview

  • Sachin Sagar, 40, a Roshanara Road resident, checked into Hotel Sahil on Arakashan Road with a woman identified as Hemlata at around 12:15 pm.
  • After Hemlata left a few hours later, a waiter’s knock went unanswered and staff forced open the room to find Sagar unresponsive.
  • Initial examination found no visible injuries on Sagar’s body, and police registered a case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
  • A sex-enhancement tablet recovered from Sagar’s belongings is undergoing forensic analysis as investigations probe possible overdose or medical emergency.
  • Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage, questioning hotel staff and verifying Hemlata’s identity during the ongoing inquiry.