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Mumbai Cab Driver Dies by Suicide After Jumping Off Bandra-Worli Sea Link

A 26-year-old man from Govandi, suspected of online gaming addiction, took his life early Friday morning.

  • Aftab Hussain, a 26-year-old cab driver, jumped off the Bandra-Worli Sea Link at 1:00 AM on September 20.
  • Hussain's addiction to online gaming is suspected to have driven him to suicide, according to his family and friends.
  • The Worli police received a distress call at midnight and found Hussain's car parked on the bridge, but rescue efforts were hindered by darkness and high sea waves.
  • Hussain's body was discovered floating near Dadar Chowpatty around 7:30 AM and was taken to Nair Hospital where he was declared dead.
  • Worli Police have registered an accidental death report and are continuing their investigation by recording statements from Hussain's family and friends.
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