Shefali Jariwala’s Autopsy Done, Final Report On Cause Of Death Awaited
Mumbai Police have confirmed that an autopsy has been conducted on actor Shefali Jariwala, who passed away on Friday night at the age of 42.
Mumbai Police have confirmed that an autopsy has been conducted on actor Shefali Jariwala, who passed away on Friday night at the age of 42. However, the medical team has reserved their opinion on the exact cause of death.
Autopsy conducted on Shefali Jariwala
A police official told PTI that while preliminary findings suggest a natural cause, no conclusive reason has been established yet. “The autopsy has been done, but the opinion on the cause of death has been reserved. Based on preliminary information, it appears to be a natural death, and there was no foul play,” the official said.
Following the news of her sudden passing, the police registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) as part of the standard procedure when the cause of death is unclear.
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Maharashtra minister assures proper investigation
Meanwhile, Maharashtra’s Minister of State for Home Affairs, Yogesh Kadam, stated on Saturday that a comprehensive investigation will be carried out into the sudden demise of actor Shefali Jariwala, including exploring any potential foul play.
Speaking to IANS, Kadam said, “The police have gathered information, and the investigation is ongoing. If there is any foul play or if any complaint is received, we will definitely examine that angle and conduct a thorough inquiry. We cannot speculate at this stage, but if there is any doubt, action will be taken.”
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Shefali Jariwala's death
Jariwala was brought to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Andheri late on Friday night by her husband, actor Parag Tyagi. A hospital source told PTI, “She was brought to the hospital around 11:15 pm (Friday). The on-duty doctor declared her dead on arrival.”
Authorities were alerted at around 1 am on Saturday, after which a mobile forensic unit and a team from the Mumbai Police visited her residence at Golden Rays-Y building in Andheri for further inquiry.
Shefali Jariwala, widely remembered for her sensational appearance in the early 2000s hit music video 'Kaanta Laga', became a household name following the song's immense success. She went on to appear in reality TV shows including 'Nach Baliye' with husband Parag Tyagi, and 'Bigg Boss 13', hosted by Salman Khan.
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