The arrival of the father of model Lakshya Lathar, who has been arrested for the murder of his fashion designer mother Sunita Singh, has shocked the Oshiwara police. Lakshya had earlier told police that Sunita would get bad dreams after the sudden demise of his father few years ago, which is why she had taken the help of a spiritual guru. Kuldeep Lathar, 50, Lakshya's father, has been living in Virar after legally separating from Sunita in 2011.

Speaking to mid-day on Monday, Kuldeep said, "I was shocked to know that my son Lakshya has been arrested." On Sunday, Kuldeep reached the police station where he met Lakshya, who broke down, hugged his father and allegedly told him, "I have not killed mom. She died due to 'black magic'."