Mumbai: Real estate developer dies by suicide by jumping off high-rise building

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A well-known real estate developer allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the 23rd floor of a building in Mumbai.

An investigation is on to ascertain the reason behind the extreme step taken by builder Paras Porwal. Kalachowki Police have registered an accidental death report in the matter and investigating the reason behind the extreme step.

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According to primary information, Porwal (57) was living with his family in a high-rise building named Shanti Kamal CHS at Chinchpokli. On Thursday morning around 6.05 am, he jumped from the 23rd floor of the building. Cops have found a suicide note at home which said, "nobody should be held for his death, nobody should be held responsible or inquired for suicide."

"There is no foul play in the death, the suicide note had been recovered from his house gym," said Anand Mulay, Senior Inspector of Kalachowki police station.

Porwal was well-known developer and has carried out many redevelopment projects in Central and South Mumbai.

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