A chilling homicide investigation has unfolded at a hotel in the historic Lahori Gate area of Old Delhi, where a married couple allegedly conspired to murder each other inside room 306. According to preliminary findings from local law enforcement, the meeting at Prince Hotel turned into a deadly double attack when the woman served her husband poison-laced tea, and the husband responded by repeatedly stabbing her with a knife as the lethal substance began taking effect. The woman died at the scene from her injuries, while the man remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Commotion in Room 306 Alerts Hotel Staff
The horrifying sequence of events occurred on Wednesday afternoon and late into the night. Prakash, a native of Rajasthan, and his wife Shivani, hailing from Bihar, had checked into room 306 at Prince Hotel in Lahori Gate on Wednesday afternoon. Late that night, hotel staff noticed Prakash stumbling out of the room into the hallway, vomiting violently and showing severe physical distress. Sensing an emergency, hotel employees rushed to assist him and immediately went inside the room to investigate the situation.
Inside the room, staff members discovered a gruesome scene with blood splattered across the floor and furniture, where Shivani was lying unconscious in a pool of blood. The hotel management promptly alerted the local police station and called for medical assistance. Emergency responders who arrived at the hotel pronounced Shivani dead at the scene. Prakash was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital, where doctors admitted him to the intensive care unit. His condition is reported to be extremely critical as medical personnel attempt to treat the effects of the poison.
Married Six Months Ago, Separated Within a Month
Police inquiries into the background of the couple revealed a troubled relationship marked by rapid marital breakdown. Officials confirmed that Prakash and Shivani had gotten married six months ago. However, severe disputes arose almost immediately, leading the couple to separate just one month after their wedding. Following the estrangement, Prakash relocated back to his home state of Rajasthan, whereas Shivani stayed in Delhi to work at a local beauty parlour. Despite residing in different states for the past five months, the two maintained communication and eventually agreed to meet in Delhi on Wednesday.
Premeditated Murder Plot Discovered by Police Investigators
Investigators probing the crime scene uncovered evidence indicating that both individuals arrived at the hotel with mutual intent to kill one another. Sources within the police department stated that both husband and wife carried lethal weapons and toxic substances into the room. Shivani had brought a container of poison with her, while Prakash had concealed a sharp knife among his belongings before checking into the hotel.
Once inside room 306, Shivani executed her plan by mixing the poison into a cup of tea and offering it to her husband. Shortly after drinking the beverage, Prakash began experiencing severe physiological distress, dizziness, and intense nausea. Realizing that he had been poisoned, Prakash lashed out in retaliation. Before losing consciousness, he retrieved his knife and repeatedly stabbed Shivani in the room. The inflicted knife wounds caused rapid blood loss, resulting in Shivani's death on the spot. Authorities have registered a case and are waiting for Prakash's medical condition to stabilize before recording his official statement.
