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Mumbai: Worker Attempts Suicide Twice in Vikhroli, Saved by Safety Nets After Jumping From 13th Floor; Video Surfaces

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: January 16, 2025 02:37 IST

Mumbai, Maharashtra (January 15, 2025): A construction worker attempted suicide twice by jumping from the 13th floor of a building ...

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Mumbai, Maharashtra (January 15, 2025): A construction worker attempted suicide twice by jumping from the 13th floor of a building in Vikhroli but survived both attempts without injuries. The worker, identified as Birjuprasad Ramesh Banarwa, was reportedly under mental stress and tried to end his life at the under-construction Building 57 in the Kannamwar Nagar area. The dramatic incident was captured on video and has since gone viral.

WARNING! Visuals May Disturb Some Viewers

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Banarwa first jumped from the 13th floor and became caught in a safety net on the eighth floor. He then jumped again but got stuck in another net on the third floor. Finally, he fell into a net held by workers below, who managed to save him.

He was later reportedly sent back to his native village of Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh after being rescued.

Read Also | Read Also: Suicide Prevention: Warning Signs and Awareness Tips Amid Rising Cases in India Linked to Work Pressure and Stress

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.

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