Battling depression, teacher of Mumbai school jumps from bathroom window to death

Ram Kamble killed himself because he was suffering from depression, read a suicide note recovered from the spot.

A 48-year-old vice-principal jumped to death from the fourth floor of a school building at DN Nagar in Andheri (West), while students were about to take exams on Friday.

Ram Kamble killed himself because he was suffering from depression, read a suicide note recovered from the spot.

“The deceased entered the school at 7am and jumped from the window at 8.40am. We have found a suicide note, which states that no one is responsible for his death, and he is taking the extreme step owing to depression,” said a police officer.

The police said a personal reason might have led to the suicide, while Kamble’s colleagues hinted at professional problems. “It is too early to reach a conclusion, especially when the note says that he does not hold anyone responsible. The condition of the paper reveals that the note was written a few days ago,” said the officer.

A management member said, “All students over past 20 years have loved him. He was one of our best Mathematics teachers. He came to school in the morning with a colleague and even went to the classrooms as students were getting ready to take the test.”

“We have a common WhatsApp group, and the top management had warned him for various reasons,” said a teacher. Police said that they are not suspecting any foul play.