Gurgaon horror: 35-year-old man jumps from 23rd floor with 2-year-old daughter

A 35-year-old private school operator allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 23rd floor of a residential building while holding his two-year-old daughter in Gurugram on Monday morning. The incident, which took place around 7:30 am, has left residents in shock.

Victims Identified as Rahul Vijayran and Daughter

The deceased has been identified as Rahul Vijayran, a resident originally from Nangloi. He had been living in Tower 9 of the housing society for the past two months but reportedly jumped from another tower within the complex, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Sequence of Events Leading to the Incident

According to police, Vijayran had taken his daughter Vamika to the society park while his wife was at home. He later went to the 23rd floor of Tower 5 and allegedly jumped with the child.

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Residents rushed the victims to a nearby private hospital after discovering them lying on the ground, but doctors declared both dead on arrival.

Family Cites Health Struggles and Emotional Distress

Family members revealed that Vijayran had been under significant emotional distress after suffering vision loss following a coronavirus infection during the COVID-19 pandemic.

His brother stated that he had lost sight in one eye and had limited vision in the other, which deeply affected his mental well-being.

Police Investigation Underway

Officials said no suicide note has been recovered so far. Investigators are also examining why Vijayran chose to jump from a tower other than the one he resided in.

“The cause behind the suicide is yet to be ascertained, and further investigation is underway,” a police officer said.

Family Declines Legal Action

Police confirmed that the family has not sought any legal action in the matter. The case remains under investigation as authorities continue to piece together the circumstances leading to the tragedy.

Inputs from agencies