Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 2: A 20-year-old student from Jai Hind College tragically died by suicide on Tuesday night in Matunga. The incident took place at Techno Heights, a 14-story residential building where she lived with her family on the 8th floor.

Preliminary reports indicate that the student was battling depression. On the night of the incident, two close friends a male and a female visited her at home. The trio went up to the terrace, where they reportedly tried to console her. However, in a sudden and shocking turn of events, she jumped from the terrace.

She first hit the window of a neighboring building before landing in its compound, approximately 15 feet away. Emergency services were immediately alerted, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Matunga Police swiftly responded, recovering the body and sending it to Sion Hospital for a postmortem examination. An Accidental Death Report (ADR) has been registered, and the two friends are being questioned to understand the circumstances leading to the incident. However, both are reportedly in shock and unable to provide clear details.

Sources suggest that unrequited love may have been a factor, but authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact reasons behind her distress. The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the community, and grief counselors have been made available to students at Jai Hind College.

Mental health professionals urge individuals struggling with emotional distress to seek help and talk openly about their feelings to prevent such heartbreaking incidents.