'CID' fame actor Dinesh Phadnis dies at 57
Mumbai (PTI): "CID" fame actor Dinesh Phadnis passed away at midnight at a hospital here following health complications, actor-friend Aditya Srivastava said. He was 57.
The actor, best known for his appearance as Fredericks in popular TV show "CID", was admitted to Tunga Hospital in suburban Mumbai a few days ago.
"Dinesh has left us around 12:08 am. We know that he had liver issues and it had an impact on the other organs. He was really unwell for two-three days. He couldn't survive," Srivastava told PTI.
Phadnis, one of the famous faces in the movie and TV industry, also featured in movies such as "Sarfarosh" and "Mela".
The last rites were held in Borivali East this morning.
He is survived by his wife.
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Anna University student suicide case: Five held
Tiruchirappalli (PTI): Five people have been arrested in connection with the death of the Anna University student, who jumped in front of a speeding train in Pudukottai district, police said on Tuesday.
The deceased, a third-year student from Virudhunagar district, was found dead on the railway track near Mandaiyur on the night of September 20 by the railway police, who later recovered a suicide note from his hostel room.
The student had, in the letter, alleged sexual assault, blackmail, and extortion by five men.
Following this, the police arrested the five suspects. A case has been registered, and further investigation is on.
