In a shocking incident that has stunned Bihar, four tourists from Bengaluru were discovered hanging from nooses in a room at the Digambar Jain Dharmshala in Rajgir, Nalanda district. The grim discovery was made on Friday after a foul smell emanated from Room No. 6AB, alerting staff and leading to a police call-out.
The victims, comprising two men and two women, had arrived in Rajgir on January 31 for sightseeing. Devout Jains, they checked into the dharmshala popular among pilgrims visiting the ancient hill town. Staff last saw them on February 2, after which the room door remained shut. By Friday, the overpowering stench prompted action.
Police rushed to the scene, forced open the door, and were met with a horrifying sight: all four bodies suspended from the ceiling in the same room. Initial identification from Aadhaar cards revealed one victim as A.R. Nag Prasad. Efforts continue to confirm the identities of the others. Reports suggest the group had toured Nepal before heading to Bihar.
The area has been cordoned off, the room sealed, and forensic teams deployed to collect evidence. Investigators are probing angles including mass suicide, internal disputes, foul play, or external conspiracy. CCTV footage from the dharmshala and vicinity is under scrutiny, alongside travel records and mobile call data.
Postmortem examinations are underway, with results expected to clarify the cause of death. This tragedy raises serious questions about safety in tourist accommodations and the circumstances leading to such a desperate act. Authorities urge calm as the probe intensifies, promising swift answers to grieving families and a shocked community.