In a shocking turn of events, new details have emerged surrounding the tragic death of Malaika Arora's father Anil Arora. While initial reports suggested suicide, Malaika's mother Joyce Polycarp has recorded her statement with the Police. No suicide note has been found and sources also suggest that it could be a case of accident. As the investigation takes place, here 10 crucial details that shed light on the mysterious death of Anil Arora.
1. Accident, not suicide??
A source has told PTI, "It's true that Malaika's father passed away this morning. He has not committed suicide, it's an accident. They all are shocked because he had no ailment or anything as such." Furthermore, the source said that?the police 'panchnama' will make things clear. On the other hand, the Police has so far said that it's a case of suicide.?
2. Malaika's father was? not ill
Photos of Malaika Arora's father being ill are doing the rounds. The photos are old and not the latest. Malaika's mother Joyce Polycarp has also confirmed to the Police Anil Arora was not ill. He was doing fine.?
3. Malaika's parents were divorced
Malaika's parents got divorced when she was 11 years old. She moved in?Chembur with her mother and sister Amrita. While her mother is a Malayali Christian, her father was a Punjabi Hindu from?the Indian border town of Fazilka.?
4. Malaika's parents were living together
Despite their divorce, they had been living together for the past few years, her mother Joyce revealed to the Police in a statement.
5. Malaika's father was a retired Merchant Navy officer
Joyce Polycarp revealed Malaika's father had taken a VRS from the Merchant Navy.?
6. He jumped off from the balcony, not the terrace
As per initial reports, he fell off/ jumped off from the sixth-floor balcony.?
7. Malaika's mother was the first one to know about it
In a statement given to the Police, Malaika's mother?Joyce Polycarp said that she found her?ex-husband's slippers in the living room. When she went to the balcony looking for him, she couldn't find him. Instead, she heard the watchman shouting for help. When she looked down, she saw what had happened.
8. The incident happened at 9 in the morning.??
The actress was in Pune when the incident happened. It is said that she immediately rushed to Mumbai after hearing the news.?
9. Malaika on her parents' divorce
"My parents' separation allowed me to observe my mother through a new and unique lens. I learned a rock-steady work ethic and the value of getting up each morning to do whatever it takes to become fiercely independent. Those early lessons are the cornerstones of my life and professional journey. I am still fiercely independent; I value my freedom and live life on my terms," she had said in an? earlier interview.
10. Arjun Kapoor,?Amrita Arora, Arbaaz Khan arrive at Malaika's parent's home
the first one to reach the house was Malaika's ex-husband Arbaaz Khan. As per latest news, Anil Arora's younger daughter Amrita Arora and Malaika's current boyfriend Arjun Kapoor have arrived?at the family home to offer support during this difficult time.?
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