Hyderabad, July 3: A 26-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a hotel room in Hyderabad on Friday, with police investigating whether she died by suicide or was murdered.

The woman has been identified as Renuka, a resident of Alwal. Police said she was married, had a child and was employed at a restaurant and pub in the city.

Woman Checked Into Hotel With Man
According to the preliminary investigation, Renuka had checked into the hotel in Hyderabad's Langar Houz area with a man at around 3 am on Wednesday. The man left the hotel at approximately 10.30 pm on Thursday, while Renuka remained in the room.

Police said hotel records indicate that she ordered dinner at around 11.56 pm. Later, she made a video call to a friend before allegedly ending her life on the call.

"The woman allegedly died by suicide while on a video call with her friend Satya at around 12.24 am. She had checked into the hotel with a man on Wednesday morning," said Syed Munwar Ali, Langar Houz Sub-Inspector (SI). Hotel staff alerted the police after discovering the incident. A police team rushed to the hotel, conducted a preliminary inspection, and shifted the body for a post-mortem examination.

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Family Alleges Murder
Renuka's family rejected the suicide claim and alleged that she was murdered. They have expressed suspicion over Farooq's role in the incident and demanded a thorough investigation.

Police Probe Underway
Police inspected the scene, shifted the body for a post-mortem examination and registered a case.

Farooq was detained for questioning as investigators examine the circumstances leading to the woman's death.

Officials said the investigation is proceeding from all angles, including suicide and homicide. The exact cause of death will be determined after the post-mortem examination and forensic analysis.

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