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Man dies after jumping from Kanpur mall over marriage dispute
A 25-year-old man allegedly jumped from a shopping mall in Kanpur after his girlfriend refused his marriage proposal. He was pronounced dead at a private hospital shortly after the incident.
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The incident occurred at a prominent shopping mall in Kanpur when the man, identified as Imtiyaz Riyaz, also known as Sikandar, jumped from an upper floor following an argument with his girlfriend over marriage, according to police reports.
Bystanders immediately alerted emergency services, and the man was rushed to Regency Hospital in critical condition. Medical staff at the facility, however, declared him dead upon arrival.
The exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, with authorities investigating the matter. Police have registered a case and begun collecting statements from witnesses present at the mall at the time of the incident.
The incident has raised concerns about mental health support and counseling services in the region. Experts have stressed the importance of timely intervention and professional help in cases involving relationship crises and emotional distress.