A youth was found murdered late Thursday night at a private hotel in Dalhousie, one of Himachal Pradesh’s popular tourist spots. The police recovered the blood-soaked body from the hotel room.
According to officials, the Dalhousie police station received information about the incident around midnight. A team led by the station in-charge immediately reached the hotel and sealed the room. The police confirmed that the youth had died on the spot.
The body was taken into custody and sent for post-mortem. A case has been registered and investigation is underway.
Initial findings suggest the possibility of a dispute or altercation, but the police have not ruled out other angles. A forensic team was also called to the scene and is currently collecting evidence.
Investigating officer Jeevan said that the hotel staff is being questioned. The exact cause of death will be clear only after the post-mortem and forensic reports are received.
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