Varanasi, Sep 13
A Romanian student pursuing a PhD in Indian Philosophy at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her rented accommodation in Varanasi, police said on Saturday.
The deceased was identified as 27-year-old Philip Francisca, who had been residing in a room under the Chowk police station area.
Officers reached the spot, opened the room with a duplicate key, and discovered her lying motionless on the bed.
Police confirmed that no notes or medicines were recovered from the room, though preliminary inquiries suggested that Francisca had a medical history.
Officials said Francisca had a valid visa until 2027 and had been living in Varanasi for a considerable period, following earlier study stints in Surat and Amritsar.