In a shocking and tragic incident reported from Mumbai, a two-year-old toddler lost her life after allegedly being pushed from the sixth floor of a residential building. Local authorities have detained a 12-year-old minor girl and her mother in connection with the horrific event, which has sent shockwaves through the local community.
Details of the Incident and Investigation
The incident occurred late at night around 10:30 PM. According to reports, the victim's family had shifted into the housing complex just 15 days prior to the tragedy. It is alleged that the 12-year-old minor, who lived on the same floor, pushed two-year-old Abira Shakir Sheikh off the sixth-floor balcony, resulting in her instantaneous death.
Police immediately launched a comprehensive probe into the matter. However, the exact motive behind this extreme step remains unclear as investigators continue to interrogate the suspects and examine the circumstances surrounding the fatal fall.
CCTV Footage Recovery and Evidence Tampering
During the course of the investigation, alarming details emerged regarding an alleged attempt to destroy evidence. Authorities state that following the incident, the minor's mother went to the society's cabin and attempted to delete CCTV camera footage that captured crucial moments of the event.
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Fortunately, cyber experts were able to successfully recover the deleted video files. Investigators believe this recovered footage will play a vital role in piecing together the exact sequence of events and ascertaining the extent of the mother's involvement in the cover-up.
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