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Pune Woman Jumps to Death With Son, Blames Sister-in-Law in Note

Police are probing her allegation that ongoing harassment by her sister-in-law drove her to take the extreme step.

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Overview

  • Mayuri Shashikant Deshmukh, 31, and her 6-year-old son jumped from the terrace of their Kalpak Housing Society building in Pune on June 18 at around 6:30 pm.
  • Officers from the Ambegaon Police Station confirmed both died on impact after rushing to the scene on Wednesday evening.
  • Investigators found a handwritten suicide note in which Mayuri accused her sister-in-law of persistent harassment.
  • Police have registered a case and are questioning neighbors and relatives to verify the claims outlined in the note.
  • Authorities say the inquiry will establish whether any family members should face charges related to abetment of suicide.