A tragic incident has been reported from Patna, where a British citizen was found dead inside a hotel room in the Jakkanpur area. The deceased, identified as Ajay Kumar Sharma, had been staying at Hotel Grand Shila for over a week. When he failed to respond to hotel staff on Sunday evening, the police were called to the scene. Authorities had to break open the door to enter the room, where they found him lying lifeless on the bed.
Who was Ajay Kumar Sharma?
Ajay Kumar Sharma was originally from the Nalanda district in Bihar but had settled in the United Kingdom years ago. He had given up his Indian citizenship to become a British national. Reports indicate that he was a retired officer from the electricity department in the UK. He had checked into the hotel on January 18, 2026, and was staying in Room No. 103.
Timeline of Events
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| January 18 | Checked into Hotel Grand Shila |
| January 25 | Returned to hotel at 4:30 PM, ordered fruits |
| January 26 | Failed to respond, Police broke open door |
How was the body discovered?
The hotel management became concerned when there was no response from Room 103 despite repeated knocking. They informed the Jakkanpur police station. A police team, accompanied by a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) unit, arrived at the location. Upon breaking the door lock legally, they entered the room and found Mr. Sharma dead. The FSL team has collected necessary scientific evidence from the room for further analysis.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The police recovered documents from a suitcase in the room, which helped them contact the deceased’s family members residing abroad. The body has been sent to PMCH Hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Senior police officials, including Sadar ASP Abhinav, are overseeing the legal proceedings.
