Malaika Arora’s stepfather Anil Mehta’s death prima facie a suicide, says Mumbai cop; probe on

Malaika Arora Father Death News: Bollywood actress Malaika Arora's stepfather, Anil Mehta, died by suicide on Monday. According to reports Anil Arora jumped off the terrace of their residence in Mumbai. DCP Zone 9, Raj Tilak Roshan confirmed ‘prima facie it seems to be suicide'.

Anil Mehta stepfather of Bollywood actor and model Malaika Arora, allegedly jumped off the sixth floor of a building in Bandra area, an official said. Anil’s demise is said to have occurred around 10.30 am at their family residence Ayesha Manor in Bandra West, Mumbai.

Talking to ANI, Raj Tilak Roshan said that the body of Anil Mehta was being taken for post mortem. “Body of one Anil Mehta was found. He resided on the 6th floor. We are carrying out further investigation and our team is here. We are investigating all angles in detail. Our teams are here, forensic teams are here as well...Body is being taken for postmortem.”, Roshan told ANI.

Malaika Arora was not at home when her stepfather died by suicide. The actor-model was reportedly in Pune, and rushed back to Mumbai, soon after knowing about the incident.

After receiving this shocking news, the Mallaika Arora's ex-husband Arbaaz Khan also reached the residence of Malaika's parents. Arbaaz's parents Salim Khan and Salma Khan were pictured arriving at the Arora residence. Arbaaz's brother Sohail and sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri were also pictured there.

Salim Khan and Salma Khan at the Arora residence. They were accompanied by Sohail Khan.

Earlier a person familiar with the developments had told PTI that Anil Mehta had not ‘died by suicide’. They had claimed that it was an ‘accident’.

According to police, the reason for suicide is not clear yet and no suicide note has been recovered so far.

Several police officials are present on the spot. The case is being investigated, the police said.

Malaika Arora was married to Bollywood actor-director-producer Arbaaz Khan in 1998, after she met him during a coffee ad shoot. From her marriage with Khan until they got divorced, she was known as Malaika Arora Khan. The couple officially divorced on 11 May 2017. Together they have a son, Arhaan Khan, born on 9 November 2002.

Malaika Arora has a sister Amrita Arora Ladak, who is also an Indian actress, model, television presenter and video jockey (VJ).