A 24-year-old youth ended his life by leaping from the fifth ground of Purab Premium Apartments in Sector 88 within the wee hours of Friday.

The deceased, a local of Barnala, Punjab, was staying in a rented lodging together with his grandmother, however had been residing alone for the final month. As per investigators, he spoke to one of many residents of the flats round 1.45 am and jumped off the fifth ground after someday. He died on the spot. Residents noticed his physique within the morning.

Police stated he had been beneath stress after failing to safe a visa to Canada regardless of 5 makes an attempt. He was pursuing a pc course in Mohali. His dad and mom, who’re already in Canada, have been knowledgeable.

Investigating officer Burma Singh stated police recovered a bottle of liquor and a few cigarettes from his room.

Police have initiated proceedings beneath Section 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and shifted the physique to the mortuary of the civil hospital in Phase 6, the place the post-mortem will probably be performed after the arrival of his relations.