• Source:JND

Mumbai: A 14-year-old boy in Mumbai reportedly died by suicide after being urged by his mother to attend tuition classes, police said on Thursday.The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, when the boy, identified as Pant Aarti Makwana, allegedly jumped from the Brooke building in the Kandivali area.

According to the NDTV report, the boy’s mother stated that she had asked him to attend his tuition at around 7 PM. Although he seemed hesitant, he eventually left home, leading her to believe he had gone for his classes.

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However, moments later, the building's watchman informed her that the boy had fallen. Rushing to the scene, she found him lying in a pool of blood, police said.

An Accidental Death Report has been registered, and the body has been sent for post-mortem examination, according to the NDTV report. 

Police added that nothing suspicious has emerged from the initial family statements, but a detailed investigation is ongoing.

In a separate incident, Anant Dwivedi, a 22-year-old engineering student studying in Germany, died by suicide after jumping from the 45th floor of Oberoi E-Square in Goregaon, Mumbai. He had returned to India to visit his parents and was scheduled to fly back soon for an internship. The tragic incident occurred early Tuesday morning (July 2).

According to police, Anant arrived at the residential complex in an auto-rickshaw and informed the driver he would return in five minutes with change. However, he never returned. Shortly after, he was found to have jumped from the tower.

Originally based in Andheri, the Dwivedi family occasionally used their Goregaon apartment. No suicide note was recovered, though Anant’s phone was found at the scene. The reasons behind his drastic step remain unknown.

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The police have registered an accidental death report (ADR) at Aarey Police Station. CCTV footage is being reviewed, and acquaintances are being questioned to understand the circumstances that may have led to the incident.

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