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Police identified the victims as Kishor Pednekar — who sold gym equipment — and his physiotherapist wife Rajeshree (not in picture). (Image: Kishor Pednekar/Facebook)
Police said the 57-year-old salesman, who was reportedly under depression, first allegedly strangled his physiotherapist wife and then died by suicide by jumping off a building
In a shocking incident in Mumbai’s Goregaon, a 57-year-old salesman’s body was found on the road in front of a building and, when the police went to inform his wife about his death, they found her lying on the floor in the apartment’s hall.
According to police, the man first allegedly strangled his wife and then died by suicide by jumping off a building. The incident took place on August 2, and the victims were identified as Kishor Pednekar — who sold gym equipment — and his physiotherapist wife Rajeshree.
“The incident came to light at 5.30 am in Jawahar Nagar area. Pednekar killed his wife Rajeshree and then committed suicide by jumping off a building,” a police official said.
Police said Pednekar was reportedly under depression and was found lying on the road in front of Topiwala Mansion. He was rushed to hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival, they said.
“…Calls to his wife to inform about the death went unanswered and the couple’s flat was found locked. We found its key in a locket Pednekar was wearing,” the official said.
When the flat was opened, Rajeshree was found lying in the hall and, she too, was declared dead on arrival at a nearby hospital, police said.
“The couple’s son, who works in Delhi, has been informed about the deaths. An accidental death case has been registered at Goregaon police station and further probe is underway,” he said.
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