Dutch national found dead in hostel

A 51-year-old Dutch national was found dead in a tourist hostel in the city this morning, police said. His naked body was discovered this morning after staff of the hostel informed police that a foul smell was emanating from the room.

A 51-year-old Dutch national was found dead in a tourist hostel in the city on Wednesday morning, police said.

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The deceased identified as Albertis Gritargan had checked into the YMCA hostel on June 11. After taking his breakfast on Monday, he had locked the door from inside, putting a 'do not disturb' board. He did not open the door for next two days.

His naked body was discovered this morning after staff of the hostel informed police that a foul smell was emanating from the room.

When police broke open the door, Gritargan was found dead in the room. The body has been sent for postmortem.

Police said no injury mark was found on his body.