A 25-year-old MBA student died by suicide on Tuesday after jumping from the 13th floor of a residential building in Greater Noida West, police said, NDTV television reported. The woman was identified as Shivika Thakral, daughter of Vinay Thakral, who lived with his family in Sharon Tower of Gaur Saundaryam Society.
The incident took place at Gaur Saundaryam society in Bisrakh police station area and created panic among the residents of the residential complex.
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Speaking to NDTV, Gautam Buddha Nagar official said they received information about a woman jumping from a high-rise building on March 10, 2026, after which a police team rushed to the spot.
Here’s what family members had to say
According to family members, the night before the incident seemed normal. On Monday evening the family dined together and later retired to their rooms without any sign of anxiety. On Tuesday morning, company security informed them that Shivika Thakral had allegedly jumped from the building, according to an NDTV report.
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The report said police officials said no suicide note has been found so far.
While preliminary investigations indicate that the case appears to be a suicide, authorities are investigating all possibilities to determine the exact circumstances that led to the incident. The family has not yet filed a complaint and relatives have not been able to provide any clear reason for Shivik’s actions, the report said.
As part of the investigation, police are reviewing CCTV footage from the company’s premises to reconstruct events and understand what happened in the moments before the tragedy.
Help is always available!
If you or someone you know is struggling with emotional distress or thoughts of self-harm, help is available. Several free and confidential mental health support and crisis lines can be contacted in India:
Tele‑MANAS (Government of India): 14416 / 1800‑891‑4416 for 24×7 emotional support and counseling in multiple languages.
KIRAN Mental Health Helpline: 1800-599-0019 for free support and rehabilitation services.
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Vandrevala Foundation: +91 99996 66555 for 24×7 crisis and mental health support.
Samaritans Mumbai: +91 84229 84528 / 29 / 30 for emotional support services.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are warning signs in someone and the points below are points you can do:
Warning signs
– Severe mood swings.
-Expressing thoughts, feelings or plans to end their life.
-Saying things like “No one will miss me when I’m gone” or “I have no reason to live.”
-They are looking for ways to kill themselves.
-Farewelling close family members and friends.
-Giving away valuable property.
Source: WHO.
what can you do
-Find a suitable time and quiet place to talk to the person you are worried about. Let them know you are there to listen.
– Encourage them to seek help from a health professional, such as a doctor or mental health professional, or a counselor or social worker. And offer them an escort to the meeting.
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-If you think someone is in immediate danger, don’t leave them alone. Contact emergency services, a crisis line, a health professional or a family member.
-If the person you are worried about lives with you, make sure they don’t have access to self-harm devices at home.
-Report regularly on how they are doing.
