Mumbai: A 17-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide on Thursday in Aarey, Goregaon East, by jumping from the 23rd floor of the Oberoi Square complex. Preliminary investigations revealed that she had been suffering from depression and was undergoing treatment.
No suicide note was found. The Aarey police have registered an accidental death report. According to the police, this is the fourth such incident in the complex in the last six months.
Incident Occurred in Afternoon
As per the police, the deceased lived on the 23rd floor of the Oberoi Square building, C Wing, in Goregaon. She was a Class 11 Arts student at a reputed college. Her father is a well-known construction professional.
On Thursday afternoon, she was in her bedroom studying while her mother and grandparents were at home. Her father had gone out for work. At around 3:30 pm, the girl allegedly jumped from her bedroom window. She died on the spot after falling from a height.
Battling Depression for Years
She had been battling depression for the past few years and was receiving treatment at Ambani Hospital, Senior Police Inspector Ravindra Patil of Aarey Police Station said. A case of unnatural death has been registered.
Fourth Suicide in Six Months at the Complex
The Oberoi Complex in Goregaon has become a concern for authorities due to repeated incidents of suicide among young people. In the last six months, four such cases have been reported from various buildings in the complex.
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In July, Anant Dwivedi, 22, allegedly died by suicide by jumping from the 45th floor of the Oberoi E-Square building. On May 28, 2025, a 17-year-old schoolgirl also allegedly jumped to her death from the 45th floor of the same complex.
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