Mumbai: Arnab Goswami arrested today in a two-year-old suicide case in which investigations have been reopened recently, the Mumbai police said.

Arnab Goswami, one of India’s top news anchors, has been arrested in connection with an abetment to suicide case.

Mumbai Police said the Republic TV founder was being investigated for his alleged role in the death of an architect who designed his studio.

Anvay Naik took his life in 2018 and his wife accused Mr. Goswami of not paying his fee.

Mr. Naik and his mother were found dead in May 2018 at their home in Alibaug region of the western state of Maharashtra. Mr. Naik’s wife said he left a suicide note in which he blamed Mr. Goswami for his death.

She has been campaigning on social media for the case to be investigated thoroughly. Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh recently ordered a special team to investigate the case.

A police team arrested Mr. Goswami from his home in Mumbai on Wednesday. Visuals showed scuffles taking place between Mr. Goswami and the police team.

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