Former model attempts suicide in Andhra jail

HYDERABAD: Former air hostess and model Sangeeta Chatterjee who faces trial in a red sanders smuggling case, attempted suicide in jail in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district. She was reportedly disappointed over not getting bail, and consumed phenyl kept in a toilet. She was immediately rushed to Chittoor Government Hospital, and is not out of danger. Arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police in March this year, the 26 year old has three cases booked against her and a court had granted bail in two cases. Police sources said she came in contact with smuggler M Lakshman in Kolkata, where he frequently stayed. After his arrest, Sangeeta had taken over control of his network's illegal activities.