Andheri suicide case: 24-year-old electrician dies amid family property dispute

Andheri suicide case: 24-year-old electrician dies amid family property dispute

Jeffrey Morgan
Jeffrey Morgan
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Andheri suicide case: 24-year-old electrician dies amid family property dispute

A 24-year-old man died by suicide in Andheri East on Thursday. The deceased, identified as Vishal Gupta, was found hanging at a relative’s home in Chakala. Police suspect a family property dispute may have led to the incident. Gupta, who worked as an electrician, was discovered by his relatives. They found him hanging from a ceiling hook using a bedsheet and immediately alerted the police. Authorities arrived at the scene and took the body to Cooper Hospital in Vile Parle West for a post-mortem.

After the examination, the body was released to his family. The Andheri police have registered an accidental death report. Investigations into the exact circumstances continue, with the property dispute remaining a key focus. The case is being treated as an accidental death under legal procedures. Gupta’s family has received his body following the post-mortem. Police are gathering further details to confirm the reasons behind the suicide.