A 43-year-old man was found dead inside a locked room at Rishikesh’s IDPL Colony after foul-smelling liquid began dripping through the ceiling fan of the room below. The discovery was made on Friday, 9 October, at about 2:30 AM PM.

The incident occurred at Quarter C-772. Residents told police that the man living in the upper room, identified as Madhukar Srivastava, had not been seen for several days.

Police reached the location after receiving information about a sticky, foul-smelling substance falling from the ceiling fan below. Relatives of Srivastava, who lived in Shyampur, were contacted after a local woman provided information about them.

Body found inside locked room

The door was opened with the help of local residents and relatives. Police found Madhukar Srivastava, 43, hanging from the fan hook by a white safa. His body had decomposed considerably.

Police identified him as the son of the late Shambhunath Prasad Srivastava. His native address was given as Dumra village, Kishanpura , Jamo Bazar police station area, Siwan district, Bihar.

Inspector-in-charge Yashpal Bisht said the initial circumstances appeared to indicate suicide. Police are investigating the case, and the initial assessment does not by itself establish the final cause of death.

Questions about neighbourhood communication

The incident has also raised concern about the lack of contact between people living in the same building or residential compound. Residents said the man’s absence had not prompted timely intervention before the smell and liquid led to the locked room being checked.

Maheshanand, an elderly resident, said communication among neighbours in cities is declining. He questioned whether people now know who lives nearby, who has not been seen for several days, or who may need assistance.

The case highlights the practical importance of noticing prolonged absences, particularly in shared housing. However, police have not announced a final finding on the circumstances of Srivastava’s death.

Conclusion

The death came to light after foul-smelling liquid dripped through the ceiling fan below the locked room. Police have described the circumstances as appearing to indicate suicide and are continuing their investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the incident take place?

It took place at Quarter C-772 in IDPL Colony, Rishikesh.

Q. When was the police informed?

Police were informed on Friday, 9 October, at about 2:30 AM PM.

Q. How was the locked room discovered?

Foul-smelling liquid began dripping through the ceiling fan of the room below, leading residents to seek police help.

Q. Who was found inside the room?

Police found Madhukar Srivastava, aged 43, inside the room.

Q. What did police say about the circumstances?

Inspector-in-charge Yashpal Bisht said the circumstances initially appeared to indicate suicide. The investigation is continuing.