Tragic Discovery: Malayalam Actor Dileep Shankar Found Deceased in Thiruvananthapuram Hotel
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Thiruvananathapuram, Dec 29 (NationPress) The tragic news of Malayalam film and television actor Dileep Shankar being found dead in a hotel room has been confirmed by police authorities on Sunday.
A source from the Kerala Police informed IANS that Dileep Shankar checked into the hotel two days prior.
However, hotel staff grew concerned upon noticing a lack of activity in his room and a foul odor coming from it.
Upon breaking down the door, they discovered the actor's lifeless body.
The police were notified immediately, and a team was dispatched to the location to commence investigations.
According to police sources, inquiries are underway, and forensic tests will be conducted to ascertain the cause of death.
Reports indicate that Dileep Shankar had been grappling with certain health issues that might have played a role in this unfortunate event.
He was recognized for his roles in various Malayalam serials, including Amma Ariyathe, Sundari, and Panchagni.
Cantonment police SHO Peajeesh Sasi stated to the media that the estimated time of death was likely at least two days ago.
He noted that the air conditioning in the hotel room was operational, and the body had not decomposed to the extent expected under normal circumstances.
The police officer mentioned that while the actor had known health issues, the precise cause of death would be determined following the post-mortem examination.
Some reports have suggested that Dileep Shankar was in Kerala’s capital for the filming of the television series Panchagni.
The show's director reportedly informed police that the actor was suffering from a serious illness, though specifics about the ailment were not immediately available. Dileep Shankar was undergoing treatment for this condition.
Meanwhile, sources have indicated that the police have initiated a thorough investigation into the incident, and a forensic team is set to analyze the hotel room where Dileep Shankar stayed.
Preliminary assessments of the hotel room did not suggest any foul play, according to a police source.
A native of Ernakulam in Kerala, Dileep Shankar had participated in several well-known Malayalam television shows.
He was particularly recognized for his performances in serials like Amma Iriathe, Panchagni, and Sundari.
