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Dubai is still in shock after the untimely death of Sridevi Kapoor.

The Bollywood legend passed away in her Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel room at 11pm on Saturday from accidental drowning, according to reports.

Her body remains in Dubai and the Indian authorities are working to ensure a speedy repatriation of her remains to her home country.

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The case of her death has been moved to the Dubai Public Prosecution, a standard procedure, which needs to clear before her remains are transferred to the embalming unit in Muhaisna.

Update: Sridevi’s family have been granted clearance from Dubai Police to release the body for embalming. 

The announcement was made on Twitter

Update: Dubai Police has handed over the Consulate and the family members letters for the release of the mortal remains of the Indian cinema icon Sridevi Boney Kapoor so that they can proceed for embalming.

— India in Dubai (@cgidubai) February 27, 2018

The case is now officially closed

Dubai Public Prosecution stressed that all regular procedures followed in such cases have been completed. As per the forensic report, the death of the Indian actress occurred due to accidental drowning following loss of consciousness. The case has now been closed.

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 27, 2018

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The Indian Ambassador in the UAE has declared they are trying to repatriate the remains as soon as possible

The media interest in untimely demise of #Sridevi is understandable. But the frenzy of speculation does not help. Imp to note that:
1. We are working with local authorities to ensure that mortal remains can be sent to India at the earliest. We are on the job.
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— IndAmbUAE (@navdeepsuri) February 26, 2018

He wants to put an end to the frenzy of speculation surrounding her death

2. We are in regular contact with the family of #Sridevi and other well- wishers. We share their pain.
3. Our experience in similar cases tells us that it does take 2-3 days to complete processes
4. We leave it to the experts to determine cause of demise
Let’s be responsible

— IndAmbUAE (@navdeepsuri) February 26, 2018

He retweeted a link which stated the Indian authorities are working with Dubai to ensure a speedy repatriation

We have been receiving several queries regarding the sad untimely demise of the noted actor Sridevi Boney Kapoor in Dubai last night. Consulate is in constant touch with high authorities of Dubai police to expedite formalities so that the mortal remains can depart for India ASAP.

— India in Dubai (@cgidubai) February 25, 2018

Speculation is rife about the death on Indian news channels

However, according to the Dubai Police via the Khaleej Times, her husband, famous director Boney Kapoor, has not been called in for further questioning, after providing his statement at the scene early on Sunday morning.

Dubai Media Office and Dubai Police confirmed the cause of death

#News:

Following the completion of post-mortem analysis, #DubaiPolice today stated that the death of Indian actress #Sridevi occurred due to drowning in her hotel apartment’s bathtub following loss of consciousness.

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— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) February 26, 2018

Following the completion of post-mortem analysis, @DubaiPoliceHQ today stated that the death of Indian actress Sridevi occurred due to drowning in her hotel apartment’s bathtub following loss of consciousness.

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 26, 2018

‘Regular legal procedures’ are taking place

Dubai Police has transferred the case to Dubai Public Prosecution, which will carry out regular legal procedures followed in such cases.

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 26, 2018