Pulled up by sibling for drinking, man jumps to death from Thane high-rise

Sat, 04 October 2025

00:40

A 34-year-old man allegedly committed suicide in Thane's Naupada area after being admonished for his alcoholism, a police official said on Friday.

Satish Yadav jumped from his 20th floor flat in a high-rise on Thursday night, he added.

"He came home after consuming liquor and was admonished by his brother. In a fit of rage, Yadav jumped from the balcony of his flat. He died on the spot. An accidental death case has been registered," the official said. -- PTI

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