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Crime
Woman found dead in Indore's LX Hotel, businessman Deepak Khandelwal flees
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 12:17 PM
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Police discovered the body of 32‑year‑old Sonali Sharma in a room at the LX Hotel in Tilak Nagar, Indore, and are probing a possible poisoning after the victim was found foaming at the mouth. The businessman she was with, Deepak Khandelwal, left the premises alone and has not been located.
Police on Saturday entered a room at the LX Hotel in Tilak Nagar, Indore, after receiving a complaint and found the lifeless body of 32‑year‑old Sonali Sharma. The victim was lying on the bed in a suspicious condition, with foam observed around her mouth, prompting investigators to consider poisoning as a possible cause.
According to the initial report, Sonali had been staying with businessman Deepak Khandelwal. The suspect was seen leaving the hotel alone in the evening and has not returned. Authorities have launched a man‑hunt for Khandelwal and are treating him as the prime suspect in the case.
The Indore police have begun reviewing CCTV footage from the hotel and surrounding areas to trace the suspect’s movements. A forensic team has been called to examine the body and collect toxicology samples. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
According to the initial report, Sonali had been staying with businessman Deepak Khandelwal. The suspect was seen leaving the hotel alone in the evening and has not returned. Authorities have launched a man‑hunt for Khandelwal and are treating him as the prime suspect in the case.
The Indore police have begun reviewing CCTV footage from the hotel and surrounding areas to trace the suspect’s movements. A forensic team has been called to examine the body and collect toxicology samples. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.