Romanian woman tourist dies under suspicious circumstances in Rajasthan's Mandawa
Death suspected to be caused by heart attack; police investigation underway
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
7 November 2026, 11:25 pm · 3 min read
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A 30-year-old woman tourist from Romania has passed away under suspicious circumstances in Mandawa, a tourist destination in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district. The deceased woman has been identified as Karina Iekap. Following the incident, local police have initiated an investigation into the entire matter.
According to reports, Karina Iekap arrived in India on November 4 as part of a group of 30 foreign tourists. This group had come to India to visit various tourist spots in Rajasthan. During their tour of the Mandawa area, all members stayed at the Vivana Hotel located in Chudi Ajitgarh.
On Saturday morning, the woman's health suddenly deteriorated, and her friends rushed her to the hospital, where doctors declared her dead after examination. According to Navalgarh DSP Sugan Singh, the group of foreign tourists had stayed at the Vivana Hotel in Chudi Ajitgarh on Friday night. At approximately 9 am on Saturday, Karina informed her companions that she was feeling unwell and was experiencing severe difficulty in breathing.
Subsequently, her friends informed the hotel staff and, without delay, took her to a hospital in Mukundgarh. After a preliminary examination at the hospital, doctors referred the woman to the government hospital in Navalgarh. Upon reaching the Navalgarh hospital, doctors declared her dead. According to the hospital, Karina was unconscious when she was brought there.
Based on preliminary investigations, it is suspected that the death was caused by a heart attack, although official confirmation is still awaited. The police have begun the process of questioning other members of the tourist group. A team of officials is collecting details from the hotel and other individuals associated with the incident.
Police are also investigating whether the woman had any pre-existing health issues or if other factors were responsible for the sudden deterioration of her health. Additionally, the police are examining the complete details of the tourist group's travels over the last few days. Officials are gathering information on which places the group visited and what meal they had at the Vivana Hotel on Friday night. The hotel staff are also being questioned in this regard.
According to the police, the actual cause of the woman's death is not yet clear. Further action will be taken after the medical report and necessary legal procedures are completed. Currently, the possibility of a heart attack appears likely, but the true cause of death will emerge only after the medical report and investigation.
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