Mumbai teen falls to death from building during New Year party, two friends arrested

A case of murder has been registered and two of her friends -- a man and a woman -- have been detained, an official said.
For representational purposes (File Photo)
For representational purposes (File Photo)

MUMBAI: A 19-year-old woman fell to her death from the 15th floor of a building in suburban Khar during a heated argument with a friend on New Year's eve, police said on Friday.

A case of murder has been registered and two of her friends -- a man and a woman -- have been detained, an official said.

The incident took place when a New Year party was going on the terrace.

The victim was identified as JanhaviKukreja.

According to preliminary information, Kukreja found her male friend with another woman during the party, which led to a heated argument and a scuffle.

She fell down during the scuffle and her dead body was found on the ground floor, the official said.

A case under IPC section 302 has been filed and further probe is on, he said.

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