Those who know Indrani have all been left shocked by the arrest and charges. Indrani was in Spain only two months ago, recalled Sandip Misra, a seasoned journalist who was the sports editor with the NewsX channel, owned by the 9X Media banner, of which Indrani was CEO.

"I am finding this too bizarre. I am just shocked," said Sandip, adding, "She always had a point of view about the sports bulletin, she would walk up and make her point. I thought her focus was her daughter’s piano classes; a murder is something I will not be able to digest tonight."