Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh – A quiet hill town known for its scenic beauty has now become the center of an unsettling mystery. Three individuals—a married couple from Kerala and their close friend—were discovered dead under disturbing circumstances in a locked hotel room. The deaths have left many questions unanswered, with whispers of suicide, ritualistic practices, and even black magic surfacing in the wake of the tragedy.
π¨ The Discovery: A Silent Room with a Dark Secret
On April 2, 2024, the staff of a hotel in Ziro, Lower Subansiri district, noticed something unusual. A room that had been occupied since March 28 remained eerily silent.
π First, they called the room. No response.
πͺ They knocked. No answer.
π¨ When they forced the door open, a chilling scene awaited them.
Inside, three bodies lay motionless. Blood had pooled on the floor. Their wrists were slashed, and deep cuts were found on their bodies. A suicide note was recovered, but its contents remain undisclosed.
The deceased were identified as:
π΄ Arya B. Nair (29), a school teacher from Thiruvananthapuram
π΄ Devi B (35), an Ayurveda doctor from Kottayam
π΄ Naveen Thomas (35), Devi’s husband, an ex-doctor turned trader
Naveen’s internet search history revealed queries about the afterlife, adding another eerie layer to the case.
π The Missing Person Case That Led to Arunachal
The story began when Arya, a French teacher from Kerala, mysteriously vanished on March 26.
- Her parents filed a missing person report in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Police traced flight bookings showing she had traveled to Guwahati with Devi and Naveen.
- Soon, the search led them to Arunachal Pradesh, but by then, it was too late.
Arya’s wedding was scheduled for next month, making her disappearance even more puzzling.
π©Έ The Crime Scene: A Bizarre Arrangement
π Naveen was found dead in the bathroom, a deep cut marking his left wrist.
π Devi lay on the floor, with severe wounds on her neck and wrist.
π Arya was found motionless on the bed, her wrists slashed with a sharp blade.
π The suicide note contained a phone number—when dialed, it led directly to the family of the couple.
But why did three educated individuals travel over 3,000 km to die in a secluded hill town?
π Black Magic or Something More Sinister?
As investigations deepened, a shocking theory emerged—black magic.
Cultural activist Soorya Krishnamoorthy, who knew one of the families, made a chilling statement:
“They fell prey to black magic… even well-educated people get trapped in such practices.”
Locals and relatives started piecing together disturbing clues:
π§Ώ Naveen and Devi had abruptly abandoned their Ayurveda practice and switched to online trading.
π§Ώ There were rumors of them being involved in occult rituals.
π§Ώ They had a history of isolating themselves and showing interest in supernatural beliefs.
Was this a suicide pact, a botched ritual, or something far more sinister?
π The Investigation: What Lies Ahead?
Police have registered the case under Section 174 CrPC (Unnatural Death). A team from Kerala is traveling to Arunachal Pradesh to gather more details.
π¬ Forensic experts from Banderdewa PTC have collected crucial evidence.
π£ Witnesses, including hotel staff, are being questioned about the trio’s activities.
π The contents of the suicide note have not been publicly disclosed.
With multiple theories swirling—mental distress, cult practices, or foul play—the truth remains buried beneath layers of mystery.
π€ The Final Question: Coincidence or a Carefully Planned End?
Was this a tragic end to three troubled minds, or was there an unseen force at play? The eerie setting of a locked room, deep wounds, and whispers of supernatural involvement have only added to the mystique of the Ziro case.
π¬ What do you think? Was this a suicide pact, a black magic ritual gone wrong, or something else entirely?