Noida model's death: Cops probing negligence angle, FIR registered

NOIDA: The Noida Police has registered an FIR and are currently investigating a case of negligence that resulted in the tragic death of a 24-year-old model during a fashion show.
The incident occurred at a private studio in Film City, Noida, where Vanshika Chopra was participating in the show on Sunday. Unfortunately, an iron lattice attached to a lighting structure fell on her, causing her demise.
Alongside Vanshika, a volunteer named Bobby Raj from Agra also sustained injuries and is currently undergoing treatment in a hospital. Vanshika resided in the Gaur City area of Greater Noida (West), which is commonly referred to as Noida Extension.
"Some workers at the event and the organisers were questioned by the local Sector 20 police station officials in connection with the episode. The police have received a complaint from the brother of the deceased and an FIR has been lodged under IPC section 304A (causing death by negligence) against unknown person(s)," the police official said.
"Those involved in the organisation of the event and installation of the light work have been questioned and the matter is being probed further to ascertain if anyone's negligence led to the incident. Further action would be taken accordingly," the official added.
The police said the body was handed over to the family after a postmortem.
(With inputs from PTI)