Woman strangled in hotel room

“She had checked into the hotel with him on Monday to celebrate his birthday. While they were consuming alcohol, an argument ensued. He allegedly assaulted her and she lost consciousness,” an officer said.

Police said he allegedly strangled her and fled the hotel, leaving her body in the room. “With the help of CCTV footage, police found the accused,” an officer said. He told police he met the woman online two years ago, and that he was unwilling to marry her.

An OYO spokesperson said: “Since the matter is under investigation, we are cooperating with the authorities and providing all possible support.”