- Woman, son died after 18th floor fall in Pune.
- Police suspect suicide, investigating incident in Pimpri-Chinchwad.
- CCTV showed mother taking son to top floor.
A 33-year-old woman and her six-year-old son died after jumping from the 18th floor of a residential complex in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, at around 6.30 pm on Friday, October 30, PTI reported. Police suspect suicide and are investigating the circumstances behind the incident.
The deceased were identified as Ekta Bhangde and her son, Madhav. They lived with Ekta's husband, Manoj Bhangde, at Signature Park society in the Dange Chowk area of Thergaon-Wakad. The family originally hails from Rajasthan and had been residing in the complex for the past two years.
What Happened In Pune?
Residents of the housing society rushed to the building's internal duct area after hearing a loud noise at around 6.30 pm. They found Ekta and Madhav lying there and alerted the police.
Wakad police reached the spot and began an investigation. The bodies were later sent to Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital in Pimpri for post-mortem examination. A forensic team was also called to examine the scene.
What Did CCTV Footage Reveal?
During the investigation, police examined CCTV footage from the society. The footage reportedly showed Ekta taking Madhav in an elevator to the building's 18th floor shortly before the incident. Their footwear was found near the gallery railing.
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Ekta lived with her husband, Manoj, 35, and their son on the society's seventh floor. Manoj works at an IT company in Yerawada and had left for work at around 10 am on Friday. Ekta and Madhav were at home at the time.
What Did The Suicide Note Reveal?
Police recovered a six-to-seven-page suicide note from the family's residence. According to Wakad Police Station Senior Inspector Vitthal Salunkhe, Ekta cited health problems as the reason behind her actions and wrote that her son would not be able to live without her.
The note also reportedly mentioned her love for her husband and stated that there was no marital dispute between the couple. In a statement on October 30, Salunkhe said police had conducted a spot panchnama and called a forensic team to examine the scene.
Police are investigating the circumstances leading to the deaths.
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