Woman dies after jumping from seventh floor of PG in Whitefield; man sustains multiple injuries
A 23-year-old woman died and a 30-year-old man was critically injured after falling from the seventh floor of a paying guest accommodation in Whitefield, Bengaluru. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine if it was a suicide or foul play.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the importance of mental health awareness and the need for support systems for young professionals living away from home.
A 23-year-old woman died after allegedly jumping from the seventh floor of a paying guest accommodation in Whitefield along with a 30-year-old man on Sunday. The man survived the fall but suffered grievous injuries.
The deceased has been identified as Janani Perumal, 23, a software engineer working with a private company in Pattandur Agrahara. Originally from Puducherry, she was staying at a PG accommodation on ECC Road, Whitefield.
The injured man, Manichavelu, 30, is employed with a logistics company in Puducherry and is a resident of Nallathur in the Union Territory.
According to the Whitefield police, the two went to the seventh floor of Radha Krishna Co-Live PG on ECC Road and allegedly jumped from the building.
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