Noida police investigate death of 25-year-old after financial distress report

Police in Noida are investigating the death of a 25-year-old man who, officers said, had been experiencing financial distress after taking a loan. The man, identified as Sambhav Jain of Manesar, had checked into an Airbnb at the Supernova Society in Sector 94 on October 2. He was due to leave the following day, according to police.

Noida Assistant Commissioner of Police Praveen Kumar Singh said the initial investigation indicated that Jain had been under financial pressure. The officer said Jain remained in contact with his father until shortly before his death and sent WhatsApp messages saying he did not want to live. Police also said Jain sent a video message in which he described himself as distressed.

They are examining the circumstances surrounding his death and collecting further information from his family. According to the police account, people nearby noticed Jain in a dangerous position outside the balcony railing. Workers carrying out air-conditioner repairs in a neighbouring flat tried to intervene and persuade him to return to safety.

Police said he told one of the workers that he was depressed. Despite those efforts, Jain died at about 11.30am on October 3, police said. Officers took the body for a postmortem examination, and his family later claimed it, according to the report.

The case remains under preliminary inquiry. Police said they had also found a message from Jain to his father indicating that he intended to end his life and took responsibility for the decision. The source material does not report any further findings or identify another person as being involved.