MUMBAI: A man was found dead on the skywalk opposite the BMC’s N Ward office in Ghatkopar on Monday afternoon, in what police suspect to be a case of suicide.
The Pant Nagar Police were alerted about the incident and immediately rushed to the spot, accompanied by fire brigade and ambulance teams.
The body was brought down from the skywalk and transported to a nearby hospital for further examination.
Officials have not yet identified the deceased and are working to establish his identity and the circumstances leading to his death.
“We are investigating the matter and obtained some preliminary information. Further details will emerge after we gather more evidence,” said Vijaykant Sagar, DCP, Zone 7.
The incident has caused concern among local residents, many of whom use the busy skywalk daily. Police are shocked at how nobody noticed when the man went down the skywalk to this extreme step. Authorities have appealed for anyone with information about the deceased to come forward.
The police are also reviewing CCTV footage from the area and speaking to witnesses to determine the sequence of events. An official statement regarding the cause of death is awaited, pending the results of the post-mortem examination.
Further investigation is ongoing.
