Tragic Death of Delhi Advocate: 26-Year-Old Jumps from Hotel Balcony
Delhi HC lawyer jumps to death from Connaught Place hotel
Hindustan Times
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A 26-year-old lawyer practicing at the Delhi High Court died after jumping from the 15th-floor balcony of a hotel in Connaught Place, New Delhi. He left a two-page suicide note and had reportedly contacted his ex-girlfriend shortly before the incident, which police are investigating.
- 01The deceased was a 26-year-old advocate at the Delhi High Court.
- 02He jumped from the 15th floor of a hotel in Connaught Place, New Delhi.
- 03A suicide note was found, indicating no one was held responsible for his death.
- 04Police are investigating the circumstances, including a call made to his ex-girlfriend.
- 05No foul play has been suspected in the incident.
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A tragic incident occurred in Connaught Place, New Delhi, where a 26-year-old advocate practicing at the Delhi High Court allegedly jumped to his death from the 15th-floor balcony of a hotel on Sunday evening. Police reported that the man, a resident of Mahavir Enclave, had checked into the hotel the previous day and left behind a two-page suicide note stating that he held no one responsible for his actions. Authorities were alerted to the incident around 9:15 PM by hotel staff. Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Sharma stated that a team was dispatched to the scene immediately. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the man had cut through a guard barrier to access the balcony, as the windows of his room were sealed. Additionally, police found liquor bottles in his room and noted that he had called his ex-girlfriend shortly before the incident. The man was declared dead at Lady Hardinge Medical College, and his body has been preserved for a post-mortem examination. Investigations are ongoing, with police looking to question his former girlfriend and family members.
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