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BSF officer’s son dies after falling from 10th‑floor balcony in Gurgaon’s The Leaf Society
✍️ TOI City
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 09:52 PM
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A 28‑year‑old son of a Border Security Force officer died after falling from the balcony of his 10th‑floor apartment at The Leaf Society in Gurgaon. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing residents as part of the investigation.
The Leaf Society in Gurgaon became the scene of a tragedy on Tuesday when Ashim, a 28‑year‑old son of a Border Security Force officer, fell from the balcony of his 10th‑floor flat and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
Family members said the young man had shown signs of mental distress in the days leading up to the incident, though no formal diagnosis was mentioned.
Gurgaon police have opened an inquiry, securing CCTV recordings from the building and surrounding area. Officers are also collecting statements from family members and other residents to reconstruct the sequence of events.
At present, officials have not ruled out any particular cause and are awaiting forensic results before releasing further details.
The incident has prompted a broader discussion on mental‑health awareness and safety measures in high‑rise residential complexes.
Family members said the young man had shown signs of mental distress in the days leading up to the incident, though no formal diagnosis was mentioned.
Gurgaon police have opened an inquiry, securing CCTV recordings from the building and surrounding area. Officers are also collecting statements from family members and other residents to reconstruct the sequence of events.
At present, officials have not ruled out any particular cause and are awaiting forensic results before releasing further details.
The incident has prompted a broader discussion on mental‑health awareness and safety measures in high‑rise residential complexes.