Bengaluru shocker: 26-year-old Biocon employee dies after jumping from office building
A 26-year-old Biocon employee, Anant Kumar, died after allegedly jumping from the fifth floor of the company's building in Electronics City. Police stated Kumar was seen walking out of the canteen before going to the terrace and jumping. The reason for the incident is currently under investigation.
Biocon staffer jumps to death from office building in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: A 26-year-old employee with Biocon allegedly jumped to his death from the fifth floor of the biopharmaceutical company building on Hosur Road in Electronics City Phase II Tuesday.
The reason is yet to be ascertained.The deceased is Anant Kumar, a resident of Banashankari, south Bengaluru. His father, Srinath, is a temple priest.
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An engineering graduate, Anant worked in the company's finance department for the last six months, police said."The canteen is on the fifth floor of the building. Anant was seen speaking on a mobile phone and walking out of the canteen. He went to the terrace and jumped. We did not find a death note," an investigating officer said, adding: "He was shifted to a hospital where he was declared dead." In a statement, Biocon said: "As the matter is currently under investigation by the authorities, we are unable to share further details at this stage." If you are having suicidal thoughts or are in need of emotional support, call helplines — Arogya Vani: 104, Sahai Helpline: 080-25497777.