George Muthoot's death
Muthoot Group chairman George Muthoot fell to death from 4th floor of his house in Delhi
New Delhi/IBNS: Muthoot Group chairman George Muthoot fell to death from the fourth floor of his residence in Delhi’s East of Kailash, media reports said on Saturday.
“We received information at Amar Colony police station on Friday night at 9.21 pm that George, aged 72, fell from the fourth floor of his house,” R P Meena, DCP (Southeast), told The Indian Express.
In a statement, the Muthoot Group said: "With profound grief we inform the sad and untimely demise of Shri M.G. George Muthoot, Group Chairman, The Muthoot Group of Companies on 5th March, 2021. May the Lord give him Eternal Rest. We solicit your sincere prayers in this hour of grief."
With profound grief we inform the sad and untimely demise of Shri M.G. George Muthoot, Group Chairman, The Muthoot Group...
Posted by The Muthoot Group on Friday, 5 March 2021
After inspecting the spot, police have collected the medico-legal report.
Police informed that an enquiry is being conducted on the matter. They are collecting statements of his family and witnesses.
CCTVs near the house are also being checked.
DCP Meena told the media that George was taken to Fortis Escorts Hospital, where he died.
A post-mortem examination was conducted at AIIMS on Saturday morning.
Police have ruled out any foul play so far and inquest proceedings have been initiated.
The Indian Express quoting police sources said that prima facie, they have established that George was alone when the incident took place and CCTV footage shows him standing on the fourth floor.
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