Police arrest husband of flight attendant

Police today arrested the husband of the female flight attendant, who allegedly committed suicide in south Delhi's Panchsheel Park on Friday, on charge of dowry death.

Mayank Singhvi was interrogated for an hour today and was later arrested this evening. He would be produced before a magistrate tomorrow, police said.

Mayank's wife, Anissia Batra (39), worked with a German airline. She allegedly jumped from the terrace of her house on Friday. Mayank rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was declared brought dead.

Anissia's family has alleged that her husband used to physically abuse her.

Earlier in the day Delhi Police had issued a lookout circular against Mayank amid allegations of inaction by Anissia's family, which was demanding his arrest.

A family friend of Anissia's parents, who did not wish to be named, said, "We are very happy (with the arrest). It is a good sign but we still have a long way to go."