Dubai Police said initial investigation shows that Bollywood actress Sridevi drowned following loss of consciousness in the bathtub of her hotel room. They found traces of alcohol in her body and this may have led to the accident. “The investigation is still going on to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident as the forensic report only says that she drowned,” an official told Gulf News. The police are trying to piece together the sequence of events and find out who was with her when the incident happened.
Bereaved family's statement:
The Kapoor family has issued a statement saying: “Boney Kapoor, Jhanvi, Khushi and the entire Kapoor, Ayyappan and Marwah family is deeply bereaved and shocked with the untimely loss of Sridevi Kapoor. They thank the entire media for their prayers, support and sensitivity during their time of grief.
"Late Sridevi Kapoor’s body will arrive in India tomorrow. We will update you on all further information as and when it’s available to us."
Sridevi’s body to be flown home on Monday