Investigation Launched into Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee's Death Following FIR by Wife
Rahul Arunoday Banerjee death: Wife Priyanka Sarkar files FIR in Odisha, police to investigate criminal conspiracy
Hindustan Times
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Priyanka Sarkar, wife of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, has filed an FIR with Odisha Police following her husband's tragic drowning during a television shoot at Talsari beach in Balasore district. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, including potential criminal conspiracy.
- 01Rahul Arunoday Banerjee drowned during a shoot at Talsari beach in Balasore district, Odisha.
- 02His wife, Priyanka Sarkar, filed an FIR urging a thorough investigation.
- 03The West Bengal Motion Picture Artists' Forum has also lodged a complaint against the producers.
- 04The police are examining all angles, including negligence by the production team.
- 05Banerjee was a well-known actor in Bengali cinema and television.
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Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee tragically drowned on March 29 while filming a television serial at Talsari beach in Balasore district, Odisha. His wife, Priyanka Sarkar, filed a complaint with the Odisha Police, leading to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) on Friday night. The police are investigating the incident for any signs of criminal conspiracy. The West Bengal Motion Picture Artists' Forum has also filed a 'Zero FIR' against the producers, alleging negligence in conducting the shoot, which endangered lives. Banerjee, aged 43, was known for his roles in critically acclaimed Bengali films and television shows, including the popular film Chirodini Tumi Je Amar. His death has raised concerns about safety standards in the industry.
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The investigation may lead to stricter safety regulations for film shoots in Odisha, impacting production practices.
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