Sultanpur's popular singer and actress Vijay Lakshmi, better known by her stage name Malika Rajput, was discovered dead under suspicious circumstances in her home, located in the Sitakund area of Kotwali Nagar. On Tuesday, Malika's lifeless body was found hanging from the ceiling fan in her room.
According to India TV, Malika's family members were initially unaware of the tragedy. Sumitra Singh, Malika's mother, recounted the harrowing moment of discovery, stating, "Earlier the door was closed. And the light was on. We took three rounds but could not open the door. At last, I looked through the window and saw that she was standing there. When I knocked on the door, I saw that our daughter was hanging. I called my husband and others but she was no more."
Police officer Shriram Pandey indicated that, prima facie, the incident appears to be a case of suicide. However, he said that conclusive findings would only be determined upon receipt of the post-mortem report. The circumstances surrounding Malika Rajput's untimely demise are currently under investigation, the officer said.