Uzbek woman found dead under mysterious circumstances in Bengaluru hotel
Days after a Spanish couple was harassed in Jharkhand, an Uzbek woman has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in Bengaluru. According to reports, 27-year-old Zarina DJeparova was discovered dead in her hotel room in Seshadripuram, central Bengaluru late on Wednesday. The hotel staff found her body around 11:00 PM after entering the room with a master key, as she had not responded to multiple phone calls. While an investigation is underway, police said prima facie evidence points to murder.
Police suspect DJeparova was smothered
Police said that DJeparova may have been smothered, as there were no visible marks on her body. She was last seen by staff during check-in on Wednesday afternoon when she paid for her room at Jagadish Hotel. Later, a "Do not disturb" sign was found on her door. An agent who helped with her check-in attempted to contact her by phone, and when she didn't answer, he alerted the hotel, leading to the discovery of her body.
Outside visitor suspected of murder
In the aftermath, forensic experts and a sniffer dog squad were called to the scene. They collected samples, including fingerprints, and sent the body for a post-mortem. Police suspect that someone from outside entered the room and killed her. A Seshadripuram police officer said that the hotel room appeared untouched and no one else was staying with her. They suspect that someone entered her room from outside and killed her.
Authorities examine DJeparova's verification documents
Cops investigating the case further revealed that DJeparova arrived in Bengaluru on March 5 and booked the room for 10 days. "It appears that she was here on a tourist visa. We are ascertaining that," an officer told Deccan Herald. Her identification documents were found in the room and are being examined. The police have registered a case of mysterious death after a formal complaint was filed by the hotel's manager.
Spanish woman gang-raped, husband attacked in Jharkhand
The case comes at a time when there has been an uproar over the safety of foreign tourists in India. Earlier this month, a Spanish woman was gang-raped by a group of seven men in Jharkhand's Dumka. The couple was not only attacked but also robbed and beaten up while they stopped for the night in a makeshift tent. Meanwhile, authorities have arrested three people in connection with the crime so far and are actively searching for the remaining suspects.
