Tue Dec 30 16:24:55 UTC 2025: Summary:
A 26-year-old Biocon employee, Anantha Kumar, died by suicide after falling from the terrace of the company’s facility in Electronics City Phase 2, Bengaluru, on Tuesday. He was seen going to the terrace while on his phone. He was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead. Police are investigating the incident.
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Biocon Employee Dies in Apparent Suicide at Electronics City Facility
Bengaluru, December 30, 2025 – A 26-year-old employee of Biocon, identified as Anantha Kumar, died Tuesday evening after falling from the terrace of the company’s facility located in Electronics City Phase 2.
According to police reports, Kumar, a resident of Banashankari and employed in Biocon’s Finance Department, was observed heading towards the terrace while engaged in a phone call. He reportedly fell from the building around 5:00 PM within the jurisdiction of the Parappana Agrahara police station.
Kumar sustained severe injuries and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have notified his parents.
“The reason for the suicide is not yet known, and no death note was found at the scene,” stated a police spokesperson. “A case has been registered, and further investigations are underway.”
Biocon released a statement expressing their condolences: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our employees in Bengaluru. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the family during this extremely difficult time. As the matter is currently under investigation by the authorities, we are unable to share further details at this stage.”
The tragic incident has prompted a reminder about available mental health resources. Individuals in distress or experiencing suicidal thoughts are encouraged to contact the KIRAN helpline at 1800-599-0019 or Arogya Sahayavani at 104 for immediate assistance.
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