Tragic Incident: Malaika Arora's Stepfather Dies

Actor-model Malaika Arora's stepfather, Anil Mehta, reportedly died by suicide after jumping from a building in Mumbai. The police are investigating the exact cause. A source claims it's an accident, not suicide. The family is in shock as Mehta had no known ailments.

In a tragic incident on Wednesday morning, Anil Mehta, the stepfather of actor-model Malaika Arora, allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the sixth floor of a building in Mumbai's Bandra area, a police official reported.

Authorities rushed Mehta to a hospital, but he was declared dead upon arrival. The exact reason behind the incident remains unknown, and an ongoing investigation seeks to unravel the cause, the police added.

Contrary to initial reports, a source told PTI that Mehta's death was an accident, not suicide. The family is reportedly in shock, given that Mehta had no known ailments. The police 'panchnama' will clarify details, the source added.