Dutch tourist dies in Rajasthan hospital
September 5th, 2011 - 10:46 pm ICT by IANSJaipur, Sep 5 (IANS) A 45-year old woman tourist from The Netherlands died at a hospital in Rajasthan’s Ajmer town Monday, police said, adding it was suspected to be a case of drug overdose.
The woman, identified only as De Konning, was found unconscious Sunday evening in the Holi Ka Chowk area of the Hindu religious town of Pushakar in Ajmer district that is famous worldwide for its temple to Lord Brahma.
“Earlier, she had created a ruckus in the market Sunday evening, scaring people with her behaviour. Then she fell unconscious in Holi Ka Chowk,” a police officer said.
She was taken to a local hospital from where she was shifted to Jawharlal Nehru Hospital in Ajmer, some 150 km from Jaipur.
“She died while undergoing treatment Monday. The Netherlands embassy has been informed about her death and the post-mortem of the body will be conducted only after their arrival,” said the officer.
He said that the woman had come to Pushkar July 6 and her Indian visa was valid till Sep 14.
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