51-year-old man dies by suicide at Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link; probe underway

The victim has been identified and the police are conducting further investigation into the incident. Representational pic

A 51-year-old man died after allegedly jumping off Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai on Friday afternoon.

According to information shared by the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the incident was reported at 12.18 pm from the Bandra-bound carriageway of the sea link.

MFB personnel retrieved the man from the water and handed him over to the local police. He was subsequently taken to Nair Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.

The victim has been identified and the police are conducting further investigation into the incident.

Navi Mumbai cop jumps into lake, rescues woman after she attempts suicide

In a similar incident last month, a 35-year-old woman jumped into a lake in Navi Mumbai in an alleged suicide attempt. However, a police personnel jumped into the lake and rescued her.

The woman was later shifted to a hospital.

Police said that the woman, who was reportedly mentally unwell, entered the Roadpali Ganpati Visarjan Lake, prompting an immediate emergency response.

The incident was reported to the police control room, after which a team of beat marshals was rushed to the spot.

According to a Kalamboli Police Station official, Constables Akash Wankhede and Sagar Mali reached the location within three minutes of receiving the alert.

Constable Mali jumped into the lake and successfully rescued the woman.

She was pulled out safely and given immediate medical attention.

According to the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), family problems remained the leading contributing factor in suicide deaths in 2024, accounting for 33.5 per cent of the 1,70,746 such deaths recorded across India.

Mental health and suicide prevention helplines (India)

If someone is in immediate danger of self-harm, call emergency services (112) or seek urgent medical assistance.

24x7 Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Support

Tele-MANAS (Government of India): 14416 or 1-800-891-4416 (free, 24x7 mental health counselling and support)

AASRA: +91 98204 66726 (24x7 suicide prevention helpline)

Sneha Foundation: +91 44 2464 0050 (emotional support and suicide prevention services)

iCALL (Tata Institute of Social Sciences): +91 91529 87821 (Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm; email and counselling support available during operating hours).