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Mumbai Domestic Worker Found Dead in Antop Hill Flat as Police Probe Suspected Suicide

Investigators say a note denying theft was found, with cause of death to be confirmed by post-mortem.

Overview

  • Police said the 27-year-old from Darjeeling was discovered hanging in the balcony of her employers’ third-floor Antop Hill apartment around morning hours and was taken to Sion Hospital.
  • An Accidental Death Report has been registered, and officers are treating the case as a suspected suicide pending forensic and post-mortem findings.
  • Preliminary inquiries noted jewellery worth about ₹10 lakh reportedly missing from the employer’s home, and police said no formal theft complaint had been filed.
  • Officers reported recovering a note stating the woman worked honestly and did not commit any theft, and it did not name anyone.
  • Investigators are reviewing her mobile phone and other electronic evidence and are recording statements from the employers, neighbours and relatives as they assess any potential foul play.