Doctor dies after falling from 11th floor flat: Cops

A 32-year-old doctor from Andhra Pradesh died after falling from the balcony of his 11th floor building in Amruthahalli, Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

Published on: Jun 16, 2022, 15:22:22 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan

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A 32-year-old doctor from Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa died in Bengaluru on Wednesday after falling eleven stories from his apartment in the city's Amruthahalli area. He was working at the state-run Victoria Hospital in the city, news agency PTI reported.

Police discovered a suicide note on the doctor's mobile phone which said he was suffering from cardiac issues and could not bear with the same. (Agencies/Representative use)

Police said the doctor had married only a few months ago and moved into an apartment complex in Amruthahalli. PTI quoted Anoop A Shetty, deputy commissioner of police (Bengaluru north-east), as saying, "... at 5 am at a multi-story apartment in Amruthahalli we found the body... in the first floor. Prima facie it appears he fell from the 11th floor."

The doctor was understood to be pursuing an advanced course in neurology at the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and was in his final year.

According to the Times of India, the doctor left a suicide note on a mobile phone. The note reportedly indicated health problems - specifically cardiac issues - and that he was taking this step since he didn't want to spoil his wife's future, and wished that she could find a healthier life partner.

Police were quoted in that report as saying the doctor came to his balcony and jumped after typing the note into his phone as a message but not sending it to anyone. His wife was reportedly sleeping at the time. The body was found by security staff.

DCP Shetty said family members had been informed. "We will take further steps after recording the statement of the family members," he said. The body has been taken for post-mortem.

With inputs from PTI

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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