Overview

• On May 26, 25-year-old Harshada Tandolkar fell from the 22nd-floor terrace of a residential tower in Vikhroli’s Kannamwar Nagar, suffering fatal injuries on impact.
• Vikhroli Police have registered an accidental death report and are interviewing family and friends after finding no suicide note; Tandolkar was reportedly being treated for schizophrenia.
• On May 27, a 17-year-old Class 11 student jumped from the 45th floor of a Goregaon East high-rise and died at the scene, prompting the Aarey Police to open an accidental death inquiry.
• Authorities noted the teenager had battled depression for six years, previously attempted suicide and left a note stating the decision was her own.
• These back-to-back tragedies in Mumbai’s suburbs underscore gaps in mental health support and the urgency of preventive measures.