A young employee of the prominent biopharmaceutical firm Biocon lost his life on Tuesday in a tragic incident at the company's campus in Bengaluru. The 26-year-old man fell from the fifth floor of the building located on Hosur Road in Electronics City Phase II.
What We Know About the Incident
Police have identified the deceased as Anantha Kumar, a resident of Banashankari in south Bengaluru. He worked in the finance department of Biocon. The incident took place inside the office premises during working hours, but the exact reason behind the fall remains unclear and is under investigation.
Initial findings from the investigation reveal that the company's canteen is situated on the fifth floor. On the day of the tragedy, Anantha Kumar was reportedly seen speaking on his mobile phone near the canteen area. He subsequently proceeded towards the terrace, from where he is believed to have fallen. Authorities confirmed that no suicide note was found at the site.
Response and Aftermath
Following the fall, Anantha Kumar was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw expressed shock and offered deep condolences. The company issued a statement, noting that since the case is being examined by law enforcement, it cannot provide additional information at this time. Police have stated that further details will emerge as the investigation progresses.
A Second Recent Tragedy in Bengaluru
This heartbreaking event follows closely on the heels of another fatal incident in the city. On Monday, a 23-year-old senior analyst with Capgemini, identified as Aravind, was killed in a gas explosion at a shared accommodation in Kundalahalli.
The explosion occurred on the ground floor of a seven-storey building. It is believed Aravind and other occupants were on the terrace and came downstairs after seeing smoke. The blast occurred shortly after, claiming his life. Three others were injured in the incident: Venkatesh (28), Vishal Verma (23), and CV Goel (25).
