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A Japanese national was found dead in his hotel room in Rajarhat area of North 24 Parganas, police said today.

Hori Masanori (66), was found dead in his room in a five star Hotel in Rajarhat area last night rpt last night and police have launched an investigation into the case

"He had checked in to the hotel on February 8. During initial investigation it was known that he was an electrical engineer and had come to Kolkata from Ranchi. His body has been sent for post mortem," a senior police official said.