Maid hangs self to death in gallery of employer's flat
Mumbai (PTI): A 27-year-old house maid allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself in the gallery of a flat in Antop Hill area of central Mumbai on Tuesday, police said.
The exact reason behind the suicide is yet to be ascertained, an official said, adding that the police are in touch with her relatives to get information that may have led her to take the extreme step.
"For the last two years, she had been working at the third floor flat owned by a 72-year-old senior citizen couple at Kalpak Apartment in Antop Hill and used to stay in the same flat," he said.
Police are also making inquiries with the couple to collect information, he said.
A case of accidental death was registered at Antop Hill police station and further probe was underway, he said.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
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Over 270 flights delayed, 10 cancelled at Delhi airport
New Delhi (PTI): At least 10 flights were cancelled and more than 270 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport due to fog and low visibility conditions on Tuesday.
An official said 6 arrivals and 4 departures have been cancelled for the day.
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Over 270 flights have been delayed and the average delay time for departures is 29 minutes, as per information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.
"Visibility at the airport is improving; however, flight departures for certain destinations may experience delay," Delhi airport operator DIAL said in a post on X.
The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital handles around 1,300 flight movements daily.
