India, Aug. 29 -- A well-known female social worker, aged 51, who fought several battles in court against noise pollution, the use of DJs and firecrackers allegedly died by suicide early on Thursday in Ulhasnagar. The Vithalwadi police have registered an accidental death report (ADR) and are investigating the incident.

According to the police, they were informed about the suicide of the activist, who allegedly jumped off the terrace of her seventh-floor building, on Thursday morning. They said she was an advocate and also a Right to Information (RTI) activist who waged a brave war to stop late-night noise pollution in Ulhasnagar, especially of DJs during various festivals, and bursting of firecrackers late into the night.

The activist a...