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Mumbai: 22-Year-Old Dies After 17th-Floor Fall in Powai

A young property agent fell to his death, police suspect suicide.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 23 July 2026 at 09:26 am
Mumbai: 22-Year-Old Dies After 17th-Floor Fall in Powai

A 22-year-old property agent, Mayur Sanjay Waghode, died after falling from the 17th floor of the Kanakia Silicon Valley residential complex in Powai, Mumbai, on Wednesday at around 4.45 pm.

The incident occurred when Waghode was showing a flat in the Milano B Wing of the complex to prospective clients. According to the Park Site police, Waghode had visited the flat and was last seen exiting it before the fall.

The police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Preliminary probe suggests that Waghode may have consumed alcohol before the incident.

The police have seized CCTV footage from the building, which shows Waghode exiting the flat, placing a liquor bottle near the staircase, and then re-entering the flat. He was not seen exiting the flat thereafter.

The police are questioning Waghode's family members, relatives, friends, and acquaintances to ascertain the circumstances leading to the incident. The exact cause and circumstances surrounding his death will be determined after the investigation is completed.

Waghode was working as a freelance property agent and had visited the flat to show it to prospective clients. The incident has sent shockwaves in the community, and the police are working to determine the cause of the fall.

The Kanakia Silicon Valley complex is a residential area located behind Hiranandani Hospital in Powai. The incident highlights the need for increased safety measures in high-rise buildings.

The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. The family of the deceased is cooperating with the police, and the investigation is ongoing.

The incident is a tragic reminder of the importance of seeking help and support in times of need. The police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

In Mumbai, the police are taking steps to prevent such incidents and are working to create a safer environment for residents. The incident is being investigated, and the police are working to determine the cause of the fall.

The community is in shock after the incident, and the police are working to provide support to the family of the deceased. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.

The incident highlights the need for increased safety measures in high-rise buildings and the importance of seeking help and support in times of need. The police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Frequently asked questions

What was the age of the person who died in the incident?

The person who died was 22 years old.

Where did the incident occur?

The incident occurred in the Kanakia Silicon Valley residential complex in Powai, Mumbai.

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