'I don't want to live anymore': Pune techie dies by suicide from 21st floor, leaves heartbreaking note

In a deeply distressing incident that has sent shockwaves through Pune's bustling IT hub of Hinjawadi, a 25-year-old software professional named Abhilasha Bhausaheb Kothimbhire died by suicide after jumping from the 21st floor of a high-rise residential building. The event took place on May 31, 2025, and an Accidental Death Report (ADR) was registered on June 4, according to officials from the Pimpri Chinchwad Police Station. The tragedy is not only a personal loss to her loved ones but also raises urgent questions about the mental health challenges faced by young professionals in India's tech industry. Abhilasha left behind a heartbreaking suicide note, stating, “I’m done living. I don’t want to live anymore,” and apologized to her parents and friends for the decision she had made.Her story is a grim reminder that behind the gleaming campuses and lucrative salaries of India's booming IT sector, thousands of young employees silently battle immense psychological stress, burnout, and isolation.

Tragedy in Pune: Techie ends life with chilling note

According to police reports and preliminary investigations, on May 31, at around 4:30 a.m.,

Abhilasha Kothimbhire

arrived at the Crown Green Society in Pune’s Hinjawadi area. She proceeded to visit a friend who lived on the 21st floor of the building and jumper from there.

A suicide note was recovered by the police, wherein she expressed her emotional exhaustion and apologized to those close to her.An Accidental Death Report (ADR) was filed by Pimpri Chinchwad police on June 5, officially documenting the circumstances surrounding her death.

Social media reaction: A wave of grief and concern

Abhilasha’s death sparked a wave of reaction on X (formerly Twitter), with the hashtag #RIPAbhilasha and #MentalHealthMatters trending in Pune and Mumbai. Several users posted about the need for redefining hustle culture, sharing their own experiences with burnout and suicidal thoughts.“A 25-year-old with a future ahead ended it all because she couldn’t take it anymore. Shame on our toxic work culture,” wrote one user. “RIP Abhilasha. We need to start talking more openly about

mental health in tech

,” posted another.