TV actor's son jumps from 51st floor in Mumbai after argument over tuition

A 14‑year‑old boy, son of a television actor, allegedly died by suicide by jumping from a high‑rise in Kandivali, Mumbai, following an argument about attending tuition classes, police said on Thursday.

The incident took place at 6 pm on Wednesday at a residential complex where the actor, who has worked in popular Gujarati and Hindi television serials, stays in a 51st floor flat, the official said.

"On Wednesday, the Class 9 student was asked by his mother to go for tuition but he was reluctant, which led to an argument. The boy left the house at 6pm, climbed down a couple of floors and then jumped to his death. His mother was alerted to the incident by a resident. We are ascertaining the exact floor from which he jumped off," the official said.

"No foul is suspected as yet. An accidental death report has been registered and further probe is underway," the Kandivali police station official said.

Sources said police might visit the deceased's school and tuition centre as part of the probe.