Hyderabad Woman Dies After Jumping From Sixth Floor With Infant; Baby Survives
A 37-year-old woman, identified as Isha Sahu, died on Friday after jumping from the sixth floor of an apartment building in Hyderabad's Miyapur area while holding her six-month-old daughter. The infant survived with minor injuries after landing on a protective fence structure and is reported to be stable and out of danger. The incident has prompted a police investigation, with preliminary findings indicating the woman had been suffering from severe insomnia, anxiety, and symptoms of postpartum depression.
Isha Sahu, a 37-year-old woman originally from Madhya Pradesh, died on Friday afternoon after allegedly jumping from the sixth floor of a residential apartment complex in Hyderabad's Miyapur area while carrying her six-month-old daughter, Vani. The infant survived the fall after landing on a protective fence structure before hitting the ground, and was rushed to a nearby hospital by residents; doctors have confirmed the baby is out of danger. Police sources indicated that Isha had reportedly been suffering from severe insomnia, anxiety, and symptoms of postpartum depression for several months prior to the incident. Other family members were present inside the apartment at the time, and the incident was reported at approximately 3:45 pm. Isha is survived by her husband and two daughters, including eight-year-old Vidi. Both she and her husband were employed in the private sector. Police have registered a case, conducted a preliminary inquiry, and sent the body for post-mortem examination, with further investigation ongoing.
What's missing
Neither source details whether Isha Sahu had been receiving formal medical treatment or professional mental health support for her reported postpartum depression and anxiety, which could be relevant to understanding whether systemic gaps in mental healthcare access played a role.
What different sources said
- Times of IndiaCenter
Hyderabad woman jumps to death from 6th floor with 6-month-old baby in arms; infant survives
- NDTVCenter
Hyderabad Techie, 37, Jumps From 6th Floor With Infant In Arms, Baby Survives
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