Indrani Mukherjea, wife of former Star India chief Peter Mukherjea, has been arrested for murder
Mumbai:
Indrani Mukherjea, the wife of former Star India chief Peter Mukherjea, was arrested in Mumbai on Tuesday for the murder of her daughter three years ago.
Sheena Bora, who was initially believed to be Indrani Mukherjea's sister, was murdered in 2012 and her body was dumped in the forests of Raigad, 84 km from Mumbai. Indrani Mukherjea allegedly helped dispose of the body.
On Tuesday, Ms Mukherjea, the founder of 9X Media, was questioned by a team led by Mumbai police chief Rakesh Maria for hours.
Ms Mukherjea's driver, who was arrested a few days ago on a tip-off, allegedly confessed to the murder and also revealed the role of his employer. He directed the police to the spot where the remains of Sheena Bora's body were found. The remains have been sent for forensic tests.
In two days of questioning, the driver has reportedly told the police that the two women had a property or financial dispute.
The police say no missing complaint was filed by Ms Mukherjea when her daughter disappeared.
Ms Mukherjea and her driver have both been remanded in police custody till August 31.
Sheena Bora, who was initially believed to be Indrani Mukherjea's sister, was murdered in 2012 and her body was dumped in the forests of Raigad, 84 km from Mumbai. Indrani Mukherjea allegedly helped dispose of the body.
On Tuesday, Ms Mukherjea, the founder of 9X Media, was questioned by a team led by Mumbai police chief Rakesh Maria for hours.
Ms Mukherjea's driver, who was arrested a few days ago on a tip-off, allegedly confessed to the murder and also revealed the role of his employer. He directed the police to the spot where the remains of Sheena Bora's body were found. The remains have been sent for forensic tests.
In two days of questioning, the driver has reportedly told the police that the two women had a property or financial dispute.
The police say no missing complaint was filed by Ms Mukherjea when her daughter disappeared.
Ms Mukherjea and her driver have both been remanded in police custody till August 31.
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