Teenager Faces Serious Charges in Tragic Suicide Case
A 17-year-old boy has been formally charged with abetment to suicide and attempt to commit culpable homicide in connection with the death of a 33-year-old man who allegedly jumped from a building in Mumbai's Kurla area last October. The case has revealed a disturbing pattern of threats and intimidation that culminated in the tragic incident.
Chilling Details of the October Incident
According to Mumbai police records, the incident occurred on October 9, 2025, when the victim jumped from the fifth floor of an abandoned building in Kurla (West). During their initial investigation, law enforcement officials discovered several broken beer bottles and clothing items at the crime scene, indicating some form of altercation had taken place before the fatal jump.
The investigation took a significant turn when police examined CCTV footage from the surrounding area. The footage revealed that the victim had initially entered the building with another individual, while three additional youths visited the location separately. All four individuals were subsequently apprehended and questioned by authorities.
Dating App Connection and Threats Revealed
During interrogation, police uncovered that the 17-year-old primary suspect had first encountered the victim through a dating application. The teenage boy allegedly lured the 33-year-old man to the vacant flat under the false pretense of introducing him to another youth.
According to the First Information Report (FIR), the situation quickly turned threatening when the boy returned to the flat with two additional youths. The group began threatening to expose the victim's personal life to his family members. The situation escalated further when the suspect allegedly picked up a broken beer bottle and threatened the victim while attempting to call the man's parents.
Faced with this intense pressure and threats of exposure, the victim panicked and jumped from the fifth floor of the building, resulting in his immediate death, as documented in the official police report.
Legal Consequences and Charges Filed
Following the comprehensive investigation, Mumbai police have registered a case against the 17-year-old under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The charges include Section 108 for abetment of suicide and Section 308(3)(4) for attempt to commit culpable homicide, along with other relevant sections of the criminal code.
The case highlights growing concerns about the misuse of dating platforms and the vulnerability of individuals to blackmail and threats related to their personal lives. Police continue to investigate whether additional individuals might be involved in the case or if similar incidents have occurred previously.
