Shocker! 26-year-old Biocon employee jumps to death in Bengaluru
What's the story
A 26-year-old employee of Biocon, S Anantha Kumar, died after falling from the fifth floor of the company's Bengaluru office yesterday. The incident took place around 5:00pm when Kumar was using his phone at the cafeteria terrace before jumping off. No suicide note was found at the scene and his body has been sent to a private hospital for post-mortem examination.
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Kumar's background
Kumar, a resident of Banashankari, had been working in Biocon's finance department for six months. He was an engineering graduate and his father is a temple priest named Srinath. The police are investigating the incident at Parappana Agrahara police station but have not determined a motive yet. They are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing employees who were present during the incident to piece together what happened.
Company response
Biocon expresses condolences, investigation ongoing
Biocon has expressed its condolences to Kumar's family in a statement. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our employees in Bengaluru. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the family during this extremely difficult time," the company said. The matter is under investigation by authorities and further details cannot be shared at this stage, it added.
Mental health
Please seek help if you're having suicidal thoughts
If you or anyone you know is suffering from suicidal thoughts, you can reach out to AASRA for suicide prevention counseling. Its number is 022-27546669 (24 hours). You can also dial Roshni NGO at +914066202000 or COOJ at +91-83222-52525. Sneha India Foundation, which works 24x7, can be contacted at +91-44246-40050, while Vandrevala Foundation's helpline number is +91-99996-66555 (call and WhatsApp).