Man dies after jumping from Noida high-rise, police investigate

A 25-year-old man died after jumping from the 43rd floor of the Supernova Society in Sector 94, Noida, India Today reported. Police identified the man as Sambhav Jain, a resident of Manesar who had been staying at an Airbnb in the high-rise. He checked into the building on Friday and was scheduled to leave on Saturday, according to the report.

People carrying out air-conditioning repair work in a nearby flat attempted to intervene when Jain was on the outer ledge of a balcony. He reportedly told an air-conditioning mechanic that he was in depression, but efforts to stop him were unsuccessful. A video described in the report shows Jain standing outside the balcony railing while people on the ground watched and called for security.

He subsequently fell and died at the scene. Police took the body into custody and sent it for post-mortem examination. An investigation has begun, with officers collecting information from Jain’s family and examining the circumstances surrounding the death.

During the initial inquiry, police found that Jain was reportedly facing debt-related problems. The report also said he allegedly sent his father a WhatsApp message before the incident stating that he did not want to live and intended to die by suicide. He reportedly added that he was responsible for the decision.

Police said the exact reason for the death would be established only after the post-mortem and further investigation. No additional findings were reported in the supplied material.