Bihar News: In a shocking incident that occurred at a Digambar Jain dharamshala in Rajgir, Nalanda district, on Friday, police discovered four decomposed bodies hanging from nooses in a locked room after a foul smell prompted complaints from the management.
The victims, two men and two women, are believed to be Jain pilgrims from Bengaluru, Karnataka. They arrived at the guesthouse on January 31 for a religious trip after visiting Nepal. Dharamshala records show they were last seen on the premises on February 2, after which the room (No. 6AB) remained locked from the inside.The dharamshala in-charge, Mukesh Jain, said the group had mentioned plans to travel to Nepal before coming to Rajgir. One person provided an Aadhaar card in the name of GR Nag Prasad from Bengaluru. Identification papers for the other three are yet to be recovered. Police are working to confirm full identities and contact family members.
Strong Odour From Room Revealed Deaths
Following reports of a strong odour, police reached the spot, broke open the door, and found the bodies hanging. The room was immediately sealed, and a heavy police presence, including the Rajgir DSP and station house officer, was deployed.
A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has been called in to collect evidence, examine the nooses, and analyse other technical details. Police are probing all angles, suicide, mutual dispute, mental stress, or foul play, and checking for signs of struggle, mobile call records, CCTV footage, and contacts made during the trip.
Thana in-charge Raman Kumar Singh said the exact cause and time of death will be clear only after the post-mortem report, which will also indicate if all four died at the same time.The incident has spread fear in the area, raising questions about how the room stayed locked for days without anyone noticing. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are awaiting forensic and autopsy results for clarity.
