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Search Continues for Missing JJ Hospital Surgeon After Atal Setu Jump

Authorities have resumed marine operations alongside Coast Guard vessels as they investigate whether the surgeon’s depression over a relationship setback may have driven him to jump.

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Mumbai Atal Setu Suicide
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Overview

  • No sign of Dr Omkar Kavitke has emerged despite a large-scale search by police, diving teams and Coast Guard vessels launched late Monday night.
  • Rescue operations paused at sunset on Tuesday and recommenced Wednesday morning with support from the Navi Mumbai Police and the Marine Security Department’s Dhruvtara boat.
  • Investigators confirmed Dr Kavitke’s identity via CCTV footage and phone records after finding his Honda Amaze and iPhone on the bridge following a final call to his mother at 9:11 pm.
  • Officials report no suicide note was discovered and say the motive remains unclear as they question his family, friends and hospital colleagues.
  • Preliminary inquiries indicated Dr Kavitke had been depressed after his lover’s family opposed their marriage plans, a potential trigger under investigation.