Mysterious Death of 21-Year-Old Student Raises Alarms in Mumbai

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A 21-year-old student of Sathe College in Vile Parle, Mumbai, died under suspicious circumstances on Thursday morning after allegedly falling from the third floor of the college building. Sandhya Pathak, a third-year BSc (Statistics) student, was found in a pool of blood near the main entrance of the college around 7:15 am. Despite her family's claims that she was mentally strong and cheerful, police found messages hinting at one-sided love and medication suggesting she may have been undergoing treatment for depression on her mobile phone. The investigation is ongoing, with police examining her phone for forensic analysis and questioning her medical history. Sandhya's family has rejected the suicide theory, citing her ambition, driven nature, and the lack of evidence in the CCTV footage.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sandhya Pathak, a 21-year-old student of Sathe College in Vile Parle, Mumbai, died under suspicious circumstances after allegedly falling from the third floor of the college building.
  • The investigation found messages hinting at one-sided love and medication suggesting she may have been undergoing treatment for depression on her mobile phone.
  • Police are examining her phone for forensic analysis and questioning her medical history to determine the cause of her death.
  • Sandhya's family has rejected the suicide theory, citing her mental strength, cheerful nature, and the lack of evidence in the CCTV footage.
  • The deceased was a bright student and an aspiring author, with her debut English novel titled "The World's Best Ex-Friend" published in April 2025 on Amazon.
  • The police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) at the Vile Parle Police Station and are investigating from all possible angles.
  • No suicide note was found, but the messages on her phone are being closely examined to determine if any person can be held responsible for abetment.
  • Sandhya's family has expressed shock and grief, questioning the circumstances of her death and demanding answers.

Statistics:

  • Age of the deceased: 21 years
  • Year of the novel's publication: 2025
  • Time of discovery of the body: 7:15 am on Thursday morning
  • Floor from which Sandhya allegedly fell: Third floor
  • Number of people involved in the investigation: Unknown
  • Number of phone messages found: Not specified
  • Number of pieces of medication found: Not specified
  • Number of CCTV cameras installed in the college building: Not specified
  • Response of Sandhya's family to the police: Rejection of the suicide theory

Sources:

  • [Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.]