Dehradun: Woman Injured After Falling From Family Court Building; CCTV Video Goes Viral

Dehradun experienced a shocking incident on Wednesday when a woman fell from the Dehradun Family Court building. The woman, who suffers from a right hand fracture, was rushed to Government Doon Medical College Hospital for medical treatment. The woman, named Meenakshi, is reported to have been involved in a family dispute with her husband, Sanjeev Kumar. The dispute is currently pending before the court.

Meenakshi resides in Vijay Colony, New Cantt Road, Dehradun. Police have confirmed that the woman jumped from a railing, as evidenced by CCTV footage, which shows her entering the court premises during working hours and suddenly jumping. A police officer is seen in the footage attempting to stop her. The woman's fall left lawyers and other court attendees astonished. Several bystanders rushed towards the railing and assisted the injured woman.

The exact circumstances surrounding Meenakshi's fall remain unclear, as police have not confirmed whether she deliberately jumped or accidentally fell. They are still investigating the cause of the incident. Superintendent of Police (City) Shekhar Suyal mentioned that the woman had been facing a family dispute for a long time. Police visited her after the incident, but she was unable to give a statement due to her injuries.

As her condition is being monitored by doctors, police are awaiting her statement once it's possible.

The incident has sparked discussions regarding the ongoing family dispute between the woman and her husband. Court documents reveal that Meenakshi married a man from Haryana on October 8, 2019. She sought monthly maintenance of Rs 5,000 and claimed Rs 2.40 lakh in arrears for 48 months. Additionally, the documents mention her financial difficulties and medical treatment needs.

Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident, focusing on the woman's ongoing family dispute and the events leading up to her fall.