Following mid-day’s report, the Versova police recorded the statement of the Abu Dhabi girl’s mother on Thursday and have now initiated an investigation into the case. According to Versova police sources, they had received a written complaint from the victim’s mother last month.

She had been called in to record her formal statement, but due to her daughter’s critical condition and ongoing treatment at SevenHills Hospital in Andheri, the mother was unable to appear in person at the time. Subsequently, police officials became occupied with security arrangements for Muharram. On Thursday, the victim’s mother finally recorded her statement at the police station.

The mother (seated, right) and younger sisters of the 24-year-old woman at their Versova residence on Thursday. PIC/Nimesh Dave