Three minor sisters die after jumping off ninth floor of apartment in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad (UP) (PTI): Three minor sisters died after allegedly jumping off the balcony of a ninth-floor flat in Ghaziabad early on Wednesday, police said.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (Shalimar Garden) Atul Kumar Singh said the police received information around 2.15 am about three girls jumping off the balcony of the ninth-floor apartment in a tower of Bharat City, located under the Teela Mor police station area.
On reaching the spot, the police found that the girls - Nishika (16), Prachi (14) and Pakhi (12) - daughters of Chetan Kumar, had fallen to the ground floor and suffered fatal injuries, the ACP said.
They were rushed by ambulance to a hospital in Loni, where doctors declared them dead on arrival, he added.
The police have initiated legal formalities and are investigating the circumstances leading to the incident, officials said.
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Indian national convicted for sexual assault during flight
New York (PTI): An Indian national has been convicted on charges of abusive sexual contact and assault onboard a flight.
Varun Arora, 38 is present in the United States without lawful status. He faces up to two years in prison when sentenced in May.
According to court records and evidence presented at trial, in August 2024, during final approach on a flight from Rhode Island international airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, a passenger awoke to find Arora sexually groping her. Arora, who was wearing a sleep mask, pretended to be asleep as he continued to place his hand on the victim despite her repeatedly removing his hand.
A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the US Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
