Malayalam Model Shahana Found Dead Under Mysterious Conditions, Husband Sajjad Taken Into Custody
Young model and aspiring actress Shahana has been found dead under mysterious circumstances at her rented flat in Kerala¡¯s Kozhikode. Her husband Sajjad has reportedly been taken into Police custody. Shahana¡¯s parents have alleged foul play and suspected murder attempts.
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Young model and aspiring actress Shahana has been found dead under mysterious circumstances at her rented flat in Kerala¡¯s Kozhikode. Her husband Sajjad has reportedly been taken into Police custody. Shahana¡¯s parents have alleged foul play and suspected murder attempts.
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Shahana had to celebrate her 21st birthday before the tragic incident took place. Her family suspects foul play. They said she would never take the extreme step.
"My daughter would never die by suicide, she was murdered," Shahana¡¯s mother told the media.
She added that Sajjad was torturing her. "He used to get drunk and create trouble," she said. Not only this, she alleged that Sajjad's parents and sister used to torture Shahana.
Her mother had hence suggested she should move to a different house.
The couple had been staying rented house in Parambil Bazar where they had shifted a few weeks ago after alleged torture from Sajjad's family. Her mother had stated that Sajjad used to torture her for money. "The 25 sovereigns of gold that we gave had been used," she said.
The Police have learned that they had a quarrel over a cheque. Sajjad, however, claims that she died by suicide.
Tributes are pouring in for Shahana. Her friends are shocked to hear about the news of her death.
Actor Munna Simon wrote in a post, "Never knew this would be our last pictures together. Taken on the last day of shoot. Such a promising actress.
Truth should come out soon . Can¡¯t still believe you left all of us . Too young , no words to say . Just prayers .
RIP "
In another post, he shared their first photo together, "Really shocked to know you left us. The first pic we took together. A real promising actress. A tragic end. Great memories acting with you dear . Missing you sooo much really really sad . My prayers to family . RIP"
Shahana's body was spotted hanging on the window grill on Friday morning.
(If you know anyone battling with depression or other mental health issues, please reach out to someone who can help. AASRA Foundation: 022 2754 6669 Samaritans Mumbai: +91 84229 84528 / +91 84229 84529 / +91 84229 84530 Sanjivini Society for Mental Health: +911124311918)
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