Sarojraj Adhikari, a journalist and author, was found dead on Wednesday. Adhikari, who was staying at a hotel in Sundara, Kathmandu for the last three days, was found dead in one of its rooms.

Senior Superintendent Bharat Bohara of Kathmandu Police Range said that “preliminary investigation showed Adhikari died by suicide.”

Adhikari’s wife had informed the police on Wednesday after Adhikari went missing and sought their help to find his whereabouts. Police later tracked his phone to locate his movement in the Sundara area.

As the police and his wife searched the area, they found a room at a hotel that was booked in his name. When they broke open the door that was locked from inside, he was found hanging from the ceiling fan, SSP Bohara told the Post.

Adhikari has written four books: Chakravyuhma Chandra Surya, Jasusiko Jalo, Rupbazar ki Nora and Dhamboji.

Adhikari has worked for several Nepali media, including Kantipur daily, Nepal weekly, Naya Patrika daily and Nepal Live online portal.

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If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the following helplines.

Nepal Mental Hospital suicide hotline: 1166

Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital suicide prevention hotline: 9840021600

Patan Hospital crisis helpline for suicide prevention: 9813476123

The Transcultural Psychosocial Organisation: 16600102005