Airhostess' death: Cops held boyfriend

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Three days after the death of an airhostess, who fell from the fourth floor balcony of an apartment building in the city, the police have arrested her boyfriend based on a complaint filed by the woman's father. Speaking about the incident, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru South-East, CK Baba, told News Trail that the police have arrested the person based on suspicion.

"The family of the woman suspects her boyfriend to be involved in the incident. We have registered a murder case on him and are investigating the case," he said. The deceased airhostess, identified as Archana Dhiman, 28, hailed from Himachal Pradesh and the man Adesh is a resident of Kerala and works as a software professional in Bengaluru.

As per sources, the duo met on a dating app and got into a relationship six months ago. Dhiman, who had reportedly come to Bengaluru to meet Adesh at his flat in Mallappa Reddy Layout, fell from the fourth floor of the Renuka Residency building to her death on March 10.

"They both met through an app, six months ago. The guy was employed in Bengaluru while the woman was working in Dubai. They both used to meet frequently. They also met on the day she died," a policeman said.

After the police questioned the accused, it has come to light that the duo used to fight often, and that they had been drinking on the night of the mishap. Adesh had mentioned that Archana slipped from the balcony. She was taken to a nearby hospital but was declared 'brought dead.' Police sources said that the investigation into her death has indicated foul play.

Nothing could be ascertained despite checking CCTV footage procured from the area. Police suspect she was murdered. Though it seemed a suicide at the outset, there is enough reason to believe that it is a murder, said an investigating officer. Her friend Adesh was in the flat when the incident took place and it was he who informed the police.

But no information is available about what happened between them that night. The police state that both were in love for many years. A murder case has been filed against Adesh and further investigation into the matter is underway.