Tragic Incident: Salesman Kills Wife, Commits Suicide in Mumbai

A 57-year-old gym equipment salesman in Mumbai allegedly killed his physiotherapist wife before taking his own life by jumping off a building in Goregaon. The incident came to light early Friday morning, revealing a tale of depression and untimely death.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 02-08-2024 22:03 IST | Created: 02-08-2024 22:03 IST
Tragic Incident: Salesman Kills Wife, Commits Suicide in Mumbai
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A 57-year-old salesman allegedly killed his physiotherapist wife and then ended his life by jumping off a building in Goregaon, Mumbai, on Friday, confirmed a police official.

The deceased have been identified as Kishor Pednekar, a gym equipment salesman reportedly under depression, and his wife Rajeshree. The tragic event unraveled at 5:30am in Jawahar Nagar.

Pednekar was found lying on the road in front of Topiwala Mansion and was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. Calls to inform his wife went unanswered, and their flat was found locked. The key was discovered in a locket Pednekar was wearing. Upon opening the flat, officials found Rajeshree dead in the hall. The couple's son in Delhi has been informed. An accidental death case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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