OSHIWARA POLICE PROBE KUNAL'S SUICIDE

The Oshiwara police, probing the suicide case of south Indian film actor Kunal Singh, said the actor's proximity to a co-star had not gone down well with his family. The actor had slashed his wrists few months back, according to medical certificates.

Senior officials said they are now probing if Singh had an altercation with anyone on Wednesday night, which may have led him to end his life.

Singh was found hanging from the ceiling fan by upcoming actor Lavina Bhatia. Lavina told the police that she had gone to the bathroom for ten minutes, which is when Singh allegedly took the drastic step. Speaking to TOI on Friday, Lavina said the incident had left her severely traumatised.

According to the police, Singh's wife, Anuradha, was aware about his proximity to a co-star and there were frequent arguments after which she would go to her maternal home at Ahmednagar. When TOI telephoned Singh's father on Friday, a relative switched off the phone.

Meanwhile, the police are trying to establish the exact sequence of events which led to the suicide. Officials said Singh had carried a large suitcase and placed it on a chair, before climbing on it.

He used the bedsheet from the double bed to tie a noose. Only a few hours earlier, scriptwriters and costume designers from the under-production film 'Yogi' had visited his apartment, alongwith Lavina, for discussions. They have given their statements to the police.

On Friday, Singh's family conducted his last rites at Ahmednagar.