TV Journalist mysteriously falls to death from 8th floor flat

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July 23, 2014

Vaishali, Jul 23: A 32-year-old journalist working with Rajya Sabha TV mysteriously fell to death from the balcony of her eighth floor flat at a housing society in Vaishali late on Monday. Police have not ruled out murder.

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The death was discovered around 11.45pm by her husband, the police said. She was rushed to Max Hospital at Patparganj in Delhi, where doctors declared her brought dead.

The journalist, Milita Dutta Mandal, lived with husband Surya Jyoti, a two-and-a-half-year-old daughter and mother-in-law in the flat at Mahagun Mosaic. The family was at home at the time of her death, the police said.

Milita's body was found in the basement of the building. The police said she crashed through the fibre-glass roof built over a part of the basement to allow natural light into it. "Her upper right leg and right palm had fractures from the impact," said Urvi Singh Rathore, the Vaishali police beat in-charge. She said Ghaziabad Police was informed about the incident by Madhu Vihar police station in Delhi around 2.30am.

"We are investigating the case from all possible angles. Let the post-mortem report reach us then only we would be able to comment. Prima facie, it seems she was pushed in a fit of anger by her husband. The balcony has been found broken which might have happened by a strong push. But it is still a mystery... nothing can be said authoritatively till the investigation is complete," SP (city) Shiv Hari Meena told agencies.

No complaint has been filed with the police. Senior police officers in Ghaziabad said a panel of three doctors is being constituted at Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital in Delhi to conduct the autopsy. This procedure, the police said, is adopted in sensitive cases where reasons of death are not easily ascertained.

The police also said they have been unable to formally record the statements of Milita's relatives, or even begin an investigation, as no complaint has been registered by her family. A general diary entry was, however, made at Indirapuram police station. A forensic team of Ghaziabad Police collected evidence from the spot where her body was found, including samples of blood stains.

"When the last call was made to the deceased's home, the police were told they are sleeping. They have, however, informed that they would come over to the police station for registering the complaint on Tuesday," said Dharmendra Yadav, SSP Ghaziabad.

Milita's relatives and friends remained tightlipped but her uncle Bappi Dutta, who lives in Chittaranjan Park, said "her death was not normal". Vishal, Milita's neighbour, said he got to know about her death around 7am. "They seemed a happy couple, I used to often meet them in the lift," he said.

Milita married Surya five years ago. She worked with a national English news channel before joining Rajya Sabha TV. Surya is a senior manager with British Council Division in its office in Noida's Sector 62.

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May 12,2024

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In an intriguing turn of events, authorities have levied a fine against an actress for breaching traffic regulations depicted within a television serial.

In the 14th episode of the popular serial ‘Seetha Raama’ a Kannada language drama series airing on Zee Kannada, a scene featuring two individuals riding a scooter caught the attention of viewers. While the rider adhered to safety protocols by wearing a helmet, the actress on the pillion did not.

Jayaprakash Yekkur, a vigilant resident of Mangaluru, took swift notice of this discrepancy and promptly lodged a complaint with the Mangaluru City Police Commissioner. Yekkur underscored the concern that such portrayals of traffic violations by actors and actresses could potentially convey misleading messages to viewers, particularly those who are impressionable. He urged authorities to take decisive legal action against the actress, the serial’s director, and the broadcasting channel.

In response to Yekkur’s complaint, the Commissioner of Police forwarded the matter to the Mangaluru Traffic Police station. Subsequently, notices were issued to the owner of the two-wheeler featured in the scene and the serial’s director. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the scene had been filmed in Nandini Layout, Bengaluru, and was referred to the Rajajinagar police station for further scrutiny.

On May 10, after thorough inquiries, the Rajajinagar police station imposed a fine of Rs 500 on both the actress and the owner of the two-wheeler. Furthermore, the production manager of the serial committed to adhering strictly to traffic regulations in future episodes.

Expressing his contentment with the resolution, Jayaprakash Yekkur commented that the prompt response from the police, coupled with the imposition of a fine, serves as a valuable lesson and contributes significantly to enhancing public awareness.

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May 12,2024

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Mangaluru: A native of Kerala was arrested on charge of misbehaving with crew on an Air India Express flight while travelling from Dubai to Mangaluru International Airport. The man even threatened to jump from the aircraft, according to officials. 

Siddartha Das, the security coordinator for Air India Express, lodged a complaint against the passenger, identified as Muhammad BC from Kannur, Kerala, after which he was caught by the airport security once the flight landed at Mangaluru. He was later handed over to the police.

DCP (Law and Order) Sidharth Goyal said the incident occurred on Flight IX814 on May 8.

When the flight was above the sea, Muhammad reportedly said he wanted to get off the plane, posing a threat to all on board. The unruly flyer was detained by airport security once the flight landed at Mangaluru International Airport and he was handed over to Bajpe police station officials.

Sources added once the flight took off from Dubai, the accused went to the lavatory and thereafter started inquiring with the cabin crew about a person named Krishna who was not on the flight. Muhammad kept on pressing the bell for in-flight assistance, even though the cabin crew members were near at hand. He then picked up a life jacket, gave it to a crew member, and said he wanted to use it upon landing.

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May 4,2024

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Mangaluru, May 4: A tragic incident unfurled last evening in Subrahmanya of Kadaba taluk in Dakshina Kananda, where a young gentleman, who had recently entered the bonds of matrimony a mere ten days hence, met his untimely demise due to a lightning strike.

As twilight descended, a tempestuous thunderstorm, accompanied by billowing rain clouds, cast its shadow over the locale.

Somasundar was diligently engaged in the task of piling up dried nuts in the yard to shield them from the impending deluge, when fate cruelly intervened, subjecting him to the fatal force of a lightning bolt.

Despite the expeditious efforts to convey him to Kadaba Community Hospital subsequent to his sudden indisposition, he tragically succumbed to his injuries. 

Somasundar, who operated a car washing enterprise in proximity to Subrahmanya, is mourned by his mother, sister, and wife.

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