In the Capital for more than 10 days, the tourist has reportedly died due to drug overdose
In the Capital for more than 10 days, the tourist has reportedly died due to drug overdose
The Youth Men's Christian Association (YMCA) has always been a buzzing place for tourists and students alike. But on Wednesday, it all came to a standstill. Reason: A Netherlands national was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside YMCA Tourist hostel by the hostel staff smelling a foul play.
Dangerous dose: The body of a Dutch national who was found dead at
the YMCA hostel in New Delhi on Tuesday being carried away by the
police pic/Imtiyaz Khan
Fifty-two-year-old Albert G Jean, came down to India more than ten days ago, was found lying stark naked in his bed, with foam all over in his face. According to YMCA hostel staff, Albert was last seen on June 21 when he had come over to have breakfast and then went inside his room.
"We didn't ask him for the meals during the day, as Albert had put 'DO NOT DISTURB' note on his door. On Wednesday morning around 8.30, the cleaners discovered a foul smell emanating from his room. As the door was locked from inside, we used the master key to open the door, and found him lying dead in his bed," said a staff member.
"He was a very reserved man. I used to see him going out twice a day for an hour or so. I tried interacting with him many a times, but he would reply 'thank you' to all my questions. He used to buy three Bisleri bottles every morning and evening from a shop outside the hostel. He used to always wear black colour outfit and when asked for the purpose of his trip to India, he would say that he is interested to work for the temples here," said Gulshant Kumar, an auto driver, who usually stands outside YMCA Hostel.
"This might be a drug overdose case but the post mortem report is yet to come. Albert was found found naked in his room with face covered with foam and stomach overly bulged. We've informed Netherlands embassy and are waiting for further information. Meanwhile, we are investigating the matter from all angles," said a police officer.
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