A 65-year-old retired doctor died by suicide at his Mumbai Central residence on Saturday afternoon. Police were alerted around 3 PM after the doctor was discovered in the garden area of his residential complex. He was immediately transported to JJ Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Nagpada police have registered an accidental death report (ADR) and interviewed the doctor's family. Authorities learned he had ceased practicing medicine six months prior. Following the post-mortem examination, the doctor's body was released to his family.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:
Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.