The deceased, identified as Nikshep K Bangera, lived with his parents and sister at the apartment complex in Yeshwanthpur. (Representative image/ credit: PTI)
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News1808-01-2026, 09:20

Bengaluru Techie, 26, Dies After 16-Floor Fall; Suicide Suspected, Probe On

  • Nikshep K Bangera, a 26-year-old techie, died after falling from the 16th floor of an apartment in Bengaluru's Bagalagunte area.
  • Police are investigating whether the death was a suicide or an accident; an unnatural death report has been registered.
  • Bangera suffered from mental illness, exhibited aggressive behavior, and was undergoing treatment and medication.
  • His family noticed significant behavioral changes after he returned from studies in Europe six years ago.
  • His father lodged a complaint, stating his son's mental illness and suspecting no foul play; a post-mortem is underway.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru techie's death from 16th floor fall sparks suicide probe amid mental health history.

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