Current Summary
A woman was injured after falling from the Dehradun family court building on Wednesday, sustaining a fracture to her right hand. She was taken to Government Doon Medical College Hospital for treatment. CCTV footage from the court premises, which has since circulated widely on social media, shows the woman entering the camera frame and moving toward a railing, with a woman police officer seen approaching from behind before the fall occurs. People nearby are seen reacting immediately after the incident. Police have said the video alone does not establish whether she intentionally jumped or lost her balance, and have launched an inquiry into what happened before the fall. The incident occurred during working hours, with lawyers, visitors and others present at the court reportedly shocked by what they saw.
What We Know
- The woman fell from the Dehradun family court building on Wednesday and sustained a fracture to her right hand.
- She was taken to Government Doon Medical College Hospital for treatment.
- CCTV footage shows her approaching a railing before falling, with a woman police officer seen approaching from behind.
- Police have opened an inquiry and say it is not yet established whether the fall was intentional or accidental.
What Is Still Unclear
- Whether the woman jumped deliberately or fell accidentally.
- The woman's identity and the reason for her presence at the family court.
- The outcome of the police inquiry.
What Changed
- 25 Sept, 08:11 amSignal detected: Woman Injured in Fall From Dehradun Family Court Building, Police Probe Cause