Sunjay Kapur's Death Ruled Non-Suspicious by UK Police Amid Family Dispute
Surrey Police have declared the death of Sunjay Kapur, Chairman of Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar), as non-suspicious. Kapur, 53, died on June 12 while playing polo in Surrey, UK. A coroner's report attributes the cause to heart issues. However, Kapur's mother, Rani Kapur, is seeking an investigation into 'suspicious circumstances'. Sona Comstar has appointed Jeffery Mark Overly as the new chairman and Priya Sachdev Kapur as a non-executive director. The incident has also sparked an ownership dispute, with Rani Kapur claiming majority shareholding based on a 2015 will, contradicting company records.
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The death of Sunjay Kapur, Chairman of auto components company Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar), has been declared non-suspicious by Surrey Police, despite allegations of foul play from his family. Kapur, 53, passed away on June 12 while playing polo at Guards Polo Club in Surrey, UK.
Police Investigation and Coroner's Report
Surrey Police have stated that they are treating Kapur's death as non-suspicious. A coroner's report, referenced in media outlets, attributes the cause of death to left ventricular hypertrophy and ischemic heart disease, resulting in a heart attack.
Family Disputes Circumstances
Rani Kapur, Sunjay's mother, has approached UK authorities seeking an investigation into what she describes as "highly suspicious circumstances" surrounding her son's death. Her legal representative has pointed out discrepancies in the initial reports, stating they were first informed of a bee sting incident, which is not mentioned in the coroner's report.
Corporate Succession
Following Sunjay Kapur's untimely demise, Sona Comstar took swift action to ensure continuity in leadership:
- On June 23, the company appointed Jeffery Mark Overly as the new chairman.
- Shareholders approved the appointment of Kapur's wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur, as a non-executive director.
Ownership Dispute
The tragedy has also brought to light a potential ownership dispute within the Kapur family:
- Rani Kapur claims to be the majority shareholder of Sona Group, basing her assertion on a will from 2015.
- However, company records indicate that Rani Kapur has not been a shareholder since 2019.
This unfortunate event has not only left a void in the leadership of Sona Comstar but has also sparked a complex family dispute over the circumstances of Sunjay Kapur's death and the ownership of the company he led. As investigations continue, the auto components industry watches closely for any potential impact on Sona Comstar's operations and governance.
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