A tragic incident unfolded at a prominent five-star hotel in the heart of the national capital on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the death of a 50-year-old man. The police confirmed that the individual fell from a height within the premises of the Le Méridien hotel in New Delhi.
Victim Identified and Sequence of Events
The deceased has been identified as a resident of Lajpat Nagar in Delhi. According to information gathered by officials, the man had previously stayed at a hotel in the city during the Christmas period. On the fateful Tuesday afternoon, he entered the Le Méridien hotel and proceeded to go upstairs. The fatal incident occurred shortly after his arrival at the location.
Police Response and Initial Findings
The police stated that they received a call regarding the incident in the afternoon and immediately rushed to the spot. After securing the area and initiating preliminary inquiries, the initial findings point towards the possibility of suicide. However, authorities have emphasized that they are not ruling out any angles at this early stage.
A police officer involved in the case mentioned, "The matter is under investigation, and necessary legal procedures are being followed." The officer added that clearer details about the circumstances leading to the man's death will emerge only after the completion of a thorough inquiry. All aspects of the case are being meticulously examined.
Ongoing Investigation and Legal Procedures
The police are currently piecing together the man's movements prior to the incident and are likely to scrutinize CCTV footage from the hotel. Standard protocol in such cases involves recording statements from hotel staff and witnesses, if any. The body has been sent for a postmortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death. While initial suspicion leans towards suicide, the investigation remains open to all possibilities until concrete evidence is established.
