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Cause of Tanzanian woman's death being probed: Delhi Police

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Sep 26 2013 | 10:16 PM IST
Delhi Police today said it is questioning friends of Gaga Moza, a Tanzanian woman who had died here under mysterious conditions six days ago, besides investigating the cause of her death.
"It is not yet clear whether it is a case of drug overdose or something else. We are investigating the case from all possible angles. We cannot jump to a conclusion right now," a senior police official of South Delhi district said.
Moza, along with some friends had gone to attend a party at a hotel in Green Park market on September 21.
After attending the party, Moza returned to her South Extension II home where she lived with her roommate Sabina, police said.
Late in the night, Moza's condition deteriorated after which she was taken to Sukhmani Hospital where doctors declared her brought dead.
Hospital authorities informed the police after which a case of unnatural death was filed under Section 174 of CrPC at the Kotla-Mubarakpur police station, police said.

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It appears to be a case of drug overdose, or possibly, the woman consumed a cocktail of drugs which might have turned fatal for her, sources said.
Police officials investigating the case have refused to divulge any details about her post-mortem report.
The hotel in which Moza attended the party has been sealed and its workers are being questioned in this case, the officer said, adding that police are also questioning Moza's friends.
"We have also informed Tanzanian embassy about the matter and taking their help in this case. Moza was working in a private firm from quite some time in India," a police official.

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First Published: Sep 26 2013 | 10:16 PM IST

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