KOCHI: A woman was stabbed to death in a hotel in Kochi. The murder took place at Kaipilly Residency Oyo Hotel in Kaloor. The deceased has been identified as Reshma, a 22-year-old native of Changanassery. The arrested person is OYO room caretaker Naushad, a native of Kozhikode.

Naushad works at Kaipilly Residency Oyo Hotel, Potakkuzhi Masjid Lane in Kaloor. The murder took place here. Naushad and Reshma met through social media. It is indicated that they were close. On Wednesday, Reshma reached Kaloor from home to meet Naushad. During an argument between the two at the hotel, Naushad took a knife and stabbed Reshma in the neck and all over her body. Reshma died due to a deep wound on her right neck.

It was another employee of the OYO hotel who called the police. Following this, the police reached the spot and took Naushad into custody. Naushad has been working in this hotel for several years. The reason behind the murder is not clear. The body has been shifted to the hospital. The post-mortem will take place on Thursday. Naushad will be presented in court on Thursday morning.