November 11th 2023.
Mumbai witnessed a shocking incident on Friday when a 28-year-old man, Akash Singh, tragically ended his life by jumping off the Bandra Worli Sea Link. The search for his body included the Worli police boat, the fire brigade, and local fishermen's boats. He was eventually found by 11:45 pm and taken to the Holy Family Hospital in Bandra, where he was declared dead upon arrival.
His identification was established through an ID card found in his pocket. Singh was a resident of Parel and lived with his parents and two married sisters. According to relatives, Singh had gone through a breakup with his girlfriend three months prior to the incident.
The police reported that Singh had taken a taxi from BKC and instructed the driver to take him to the Worli Sea Link. During the journey, Singh was engaged in a mobile phone conversation, when suddenly he claimed that his phone had fallen off the vehicle. The driver then stopped the taxi on the side of the Sea Link and Singh disembarked before jumping into the sea.
As soon as Singh jumped, the driver alerted the toll plaza personnel. This alerted the Worli Police, initiating a search for the victim.
The incident of Akash Singh's suicide is a reminder of the alarming rise in minor girls' suicides in Mumbai. According to a report, the number of such suicides in the past four years is 23% more than that of boys. It is important to note that prevention is possible. If you or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, seek help by calling the Suicide Prevention Helpline no.
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