New Delhi: The tragic case of a 22-year-old womans disappearance has taken a heartbreaking turn, culminating in the discovery of her body in a hotel room in Paschim Vihar, West Delhi. The woman, who lived in Raj Park, had been missing since December 14, prompting her family to file a missing persons report on December 16. According to police, the last known sighting of the woman and her boyfriend occurred at a restaurant in Punjabi Bagh on the night of December 15, shortly before they checked into the hotel.Discovery of the BodyOn December 17, hotel staff found the womans lifeless body after repeated attempts to contact her went unanswered. The boyfriend was seen leaving the hotel alone on December 16. When the woman didnt respond to calls from hotel staff the next morning, they alerted police, a senior officer stated. The investigation revealed that the boyfriends body was later discovered near railway tracks in Gurgaon.Investigation DetailsThe preliminary post-mortem report indicated no signs of strangulation or physical assault on the woman. Authorities are currently awaiting further toxicology results to ascertain the cause of death. We are exploring multiple angles, including drug overdose and potential suicide pact due to a dispute, said a police spokesperson.The possibility of a homicide-suicide scenario is also under investigation, where it is suspected that the boyfriend may have harmed the woman before taking his own life.Surveillance Footage and EvidenceCCTV footage from the hotel confirmed that the couple entered together but only the man exited later that night. Police have retrieved their mobile phones and are analyzing call records and messages to piece together their final hours.The womans family acknowledged their awareness of her relationship and are cooperating with authorities as they interview friends to better understand the dynamics that may have led to this tragic outcome.Forensic AnalysisForensic teams have collected samples from the hotel room for analysis. The viscera report will help us determine if any substances were involved, noted a senior officer. Additionally, police are reviewing CCTV footage from the restaurant where they were last seen together.As investigations continue, authorities have registered a case and initiated inquest proceedings. The bodies have been returned to their families following post-mortem examinations.
