RANCHI: A Ranchi-based businessman allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the sixth floor of his apartment, police said on Friday.
The incident occurred at around 10:30 pm on Thursday in the Hindpiri police station area.
“The deceased, Anurag Sarawgi, was heard speaking to someone over the phone in a loud tone. The door of his room was bolted from the inside. He then suddenly jumped from the sixth floor of the apartment,” SP (City) Paras Rana told PTI.
No suicide note was recovered from his room, Rana said, adding that a thorough investigation is underway.
Prakash Soy, DSP of Kotwali police station, said that at the time of the incident, Sarawgi’s elderly parents were on the first floor of the apartment, while his wife and children were not present.
“Initial investigation indicates that it is a case of suicide,” Soy said.
The body has been sent to a government hospital for a post-mortem examination.
After his wife arrives in Ranchi, she will be questioned in connection with Sarawgi’s death, the DSP added.