Mumbai Shocker: 65-Year Old Doctor Dies By Suicide In Society Garden

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: February 16, 2025 13:04 IST2025-02-16T13:01:25+5:302025-02-16T13:04:27+5:30

A 65-year-old retired doctor died by suicide at his Mumbai Central residence on Saturday afternoon. Police were alerted around ...

Mumbai Shocker: 65-Year Old Doctor Dies By Suicide In Society Garden | Mumbai Shocker: 65-Year Old Doctor Dies By Suicide In Society Garden

Mumbai Shocker: 65-Year Old Doctor Dies By Suicide In Society Garden

A 65-year-old retired doctor died by suicide at his Mumbai Central residence on Saturday afternoon. Police were alerted around 3 PM after the doctor was discovered in the garden area of his residential complex. He was immediately transported to JJ Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

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Nagpada police have registered an accidental death report (ADR) and interviewed the doctor's family. Authorities learned he had ceased practicing medicine six months prior. Following the post-mortem examination, the doctor's body was released to his family.

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:

Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS –  91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.

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