Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Police Investigate Death of 26-Year-Old in Calcutta Hotel
Rahul Lal, a 26-year-old, was found dead in a hotel room in Calcutta after a guest complained of a bad smell.
He had checked into the hotel with two other men.
The two men left the hotel that night and police suspect they may have killed him.
The police believe the murder was planned and are investigating the crime.
The victim was strangled, possibly with a bed sheet.
The Aadhaar card used for check-in was fake.
The police also stated the victim had a criminal record.
Rahul Lal, 26, was found dead in a hotel room in Calcutta.
The body was discovered after a guest complained of a smell.
Lal had checked into the hotel with two men.
The two men checked out, claiming Lal had left.
Police suspect the killers may have fled and are investigating the fake Aadhaar card.
- Who
- Rahul Lal
- What
- A 26-year-old man was found dead in a hotel room.
- When
- October 22
- Where
- Hotel on Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Calcutta
- Why
- Police suspect the murder was carefully planned; motive unclear.
- Victim
- Rahul Lal, 26
- Location
- Hotel on Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Calcutta
- Date of Discovery
- Friday, October 22
- Cause of Death
- Strangulation
- Suspects
- Two men
- Check-in Details
- Checked in with two men, using a fake Aadhaar card
- Additional Info
- Victim had a criminal record, possible links to Odisha
