Money woes, request to return home: Gurugram man's last chat with father before jumping off Noida high-rise

On Saturday, October 3, 2026, a 25-year-old man named Sambhav Jain took his own life by jumping from a high-rise building in Noida’s Sector 94. The deceased, a resident of Manesar in Gurugram, Haryana, had checked into an Airbnb at the Supernova Society on Friday, October 2, 2026, and was scheduled to leave the following day. Noida Assistant Commissioner Praveen Kumar Singh stated that the initial investigation suggested that Jain was grappling with financial difficulties, as he had recently taken out a loan.

According to the officer, Jain had been in contact with his father moments before his death, expressing his desire not to live through WhatsApp messages. He also sent a video message prior to the incident, disclosing his distress. Police reported that Jain was found on the outer side of the balcony railing when neighbors noticed him.

Workers conducting air-conditioner repair work nearby attempted to intervene and dissuade him, with one of the workers hearing him mention that he was depressed. Despite these efforts, Jain proceeded to end his life around 11:30 a.m. A video captured the moments leading up to the tragedy, showing Jain standing on the ledge as onlookers anxiously watched.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene after the incident, taking the body into custody for postmortem examination. Jain's family subsequently claimed his remains. During the preliminary investigation, police discovered that Jain had informed his father via a message that he intended to end his life, attributing the decision to himself.

The police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death and gathering additional information from his family. Individuals experiencing distress or contemplating suicide are encouraged to seek help and counseling.