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Woman, 26, checks into Hyderabad hotel with man, found dead next morning

A 26-year-old woman was found dead in a Hyderabad hotel room after checking in with a man. Her family has alleged murder, while police are examining all angles.

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Renuka, 26, checked in with Farooq, 34, at Hotel Grand Lodge in Hyderabad.

A 26-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a hotel room in Hyderabad, prompting police to investigate whether she died by suicide or was murdered, officials said on Friday.

The woman, identified as Renuka, a resident of Alwal, was found inside a room at Hotel Grand Lodge near MD Lines earlier today.

According to the preliminary investigation, Renuka had checked into the hotel with Farooq, 34, a resident of the Golconda area, on Thursday night. Farooq told police that he had stepped out for some time and returned to find Renuka allegedly hanging inside the room. He then informed the authorities.

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Renuka's family, however, has disputed the suicide claim and alleged that she was murdered. They have raised suspicion over Farooq's role in the incident and demanded a thorough investigation.

Police inspected the scene, shifted the body for a post-mortem examination, and registered a case. Farooq has been taken into custody for questioning.

Officials said they are probing the case from all angles, including the possibility of suicide and homicide. The exact cause of death will be determined after the post-mortem examination and forensic analysis.

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Published By:
Sahil Sinha
Published On:
Jul 3, 2026 09:28 IST

A 26-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a hotel room in Hyderabad, prompting police to investigate whether she died by suicide or was murdered, officials said on Friday.

The woman, identified as Renuka, a resident of Alwal, was found inside a room at Hotel Grand Lodge near MD Lines earlier today.

According to the preliminary investigation, Renuka had checked into the hotel with Farooq, 34, a resident of the Golconda area, on Thursday night. Farooq told police that he had stepped out for some time and returned to find Renuka allegedly hanging inside the room. He then informed the authorities.

Renuka's family, however, has disputed the suicide claim and alleged that she was murdered. They have raised suspicion over Farooq's role in the incident and demanded a thorough investigation.

Police inspected the scene, shifted the body for a post-mortem examination, and registered a case. Farooq has been taken into custody for questioning.

Officials said they are probing the case from all angles, including the possibility of suicide and homicide. The exact cause of death will be determined after the post-mortem examination and forensic analysis.

- Ends
Published By:
Sahil Sinha
Published On:
Jul 3, 2026 09:28 IST

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